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Vol. XVII, Issue 3

Wednesday, 29 October 2014

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the suss Anthony Powell on making a documentary in Antartica » 13

Sport Spence leading the next wave of DCU’s rugby tide » 27

Less than ten from DCU join thousands at national ‘Education Is’ march

DCU campus prepares to get its creepy side out ahead of this year’s Halloween Ball Credit James MacInerny

¤80,000 in SU budget for events Laura Colgan Deputy News Editor @Laura_Colgan

DETAILS of the Students’ Union

¤1.38 million budget was revealed at the Class Rep Council meeting by the Office of Student Life. The seven-figure sum will be divided between the Students’ Union, the Office of Student Life, the Club Life Committee and Societies Life Committee, it was explained at the CRC meeting on 15 October 2014. The SU receives ¤343,700, or 25 per cent of the overall budget. Salaries of the sabbatical officers make up 22 per cent of the SU’s allocation. The Union of Students in Ireland receive ¤51,500 from the SU as an affiliation fee. Despite ¤25,000 being allocated to class rep training, class reps must pay ¤15 each if they wish to attend a training weekend in Lilliput Adventure Centre in Mullingar as the SU are subsidising the trip

rather than covering the full cost. ¤80,000 of the SU’s allocation will be spent on events. This raised questions at the CRC meeting. The breakdown of this year’s allocation cannot be revealed as events such as the summer ball have not been planned yet. Last year’s spending will be shown at the next CRC meeting. Election expenses were allocated ¤7,000. There were questions at the CRC meeting as to whether that would be enough money to cover the costs. However, it does not seem that the allocation will be increased. Other allocations such as Niteline, mobile phones, expenses and contingency are also outlined in the budget. The Office of Student Life is allocated ¤381,000. 84 per cent of this money is set aside for staff employment costs.

Full story on page 4

Extra security incurs cover fee into NuBar on Tuesday nights Laura Colgan Deputy News Editor @Laura_Colgan

THE owner of NuBar has de-

fended his decision to introduce an entrance charge of two euro in to the student bar on Tuesday nights. NuBar owner Vincent McNelis said the entrance fee was brought in to cover the cost of security in order to ensure respect for residents in the area and for the safety of students. “It is strictly there so that we can make sure of the safety of the students and for the respect for neighbours in the area,” said McNelis in an interview with DCUFM’s Newswire. Nubar received complaints from residents concerning noise levels and the behaviour of students while walking home from the student bar. “The issue is not the night.

The rowdiness isn’t in the night. The rowdiness happens afterwards. It’s when they’re going home. With the good weather, people are hanging around houses,” said McNelis. “The only way to remedy this is to put extra security on. So, we walk the students home. We walk to Shanowen. We hang around. The only thing we’re not doing is tucking people in and giving them hot chocolate.” While there are student volunteers helping to bring students home, McNelis insists that there are qualified security staff to accompany the volunteers. The charge was well-received by students, according to McNelis. “Four complaints is all we had,” he said. “Once people were explained to, what we were doing it for, they had no problem with it.” McNelis also defended the price of the entrance charge, saying “where would you get a night like that for two euros?”

Between five and six hundred students are in NuBar on a Tuesday night, according to McNelis, meaning up to €1,200 could be made from the entrance charge alone. The bar will close at the earlier time of midnight on Tuesdays from now on.

INSIDE Opinion

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Cherry picking from the bible

The Suss

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Seann walsh plays the venue

Lifestyle

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The fashion world mourns the loss of one of its greatest designers

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Editorial Team INSIDE

Editor-in-Chief: Michael Cogley Deputy Editor: Finnian Curran

Opinion

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We are drinking from the bottle

The Suss

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Anthony Powell on making a documentary in Antartica

Lifestyle

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The fashion world mourns the loss of one of its greatest designers

Gaeilge

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Ceart nó éigeart: Éagsúlacht tuairime i dtaobh Oscar Pistorius

Gaeilge

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Foireann camógaíochta DCU ar ais le haghaidh bliain eile

Features

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Can women have it all?

Features

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Weight Loss Supplements: Healthy or a Hoax?

Sport

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Roche: DCU still stronger than ever before

Sport

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Spence at the helm for DCU

Editorial

Production & Layout Editor: Gianluca Avagnina Deputy Production & Layout Editors: Mark Hogan, Victoria Ivaylova News Editors: Finnian Curran, Sharron Lynskey Deputy News Editors: Katie O’ Neill, Elaine Carroll, Laura Colgan Opinion Editor: Christine Allen Lifestyle Editor: Orlaith Farrell Deputy Lifestyle Editor: Emma Dungan Features Editor: Catherine Devine Deputy Features Editor: Jade O’Leary Irish Editor: Caoimhe Ní Chathail Deputy Irish Editor: Barry Scanlon Sports Editor: Ruaidhri Croke Deputy Sports Editors: Cian Roche, Kevin Taylor Flux Editor: Odrán de Bhaldraithe Deputy Flux Editor: Bryan Grogan Images Editor: Aidan Broletti Phototographers: DCU Paparazzi Online Editor: David Matthews Online News Editor: Mark Hogan

Sub-Editors: Jordan Kavanagh, Megan Roantree, Nicola Ayres, Anna Kazadojeva, Giulia Luzi, Lisa O’Donnell, Kevin Kelly, Conor Jack Martin, Aoibheann Diver Contacts editor@thecollegeview.com news@thecollegeview.com features@thecollegeview.com opinion@thecollegeview.com gaelige@thecollegeview.com sports@theccollegeview.com Printed By Datascope, with the DCU Journalism Society Thanks To Sportsfile, SLC, Office of Student Life

Michael Cogley Editor-in-Chief

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IT’S often said that the true char-

acter of someone really shines through when a few drinks is into them. It’s not particularly eloquent but it is true. People’s shields come down, diminished by the effect of the drug and what lays beneath happily ventures on out like a rat burrowing out of a hole. In this week’s issue we deal with a very contentious story around the President of the Students’ Union, Kenneth Browne, and a comment he made about our readership and his student body. A decision process was set into motion which saw numerous moral issues arise that needed to be decided upon and taken into account. The result was a fact-by-fact account of what happened including the President’s reasoning behind his comments, in which he brought up previous distaste for the publication, which he held as a student, and the fact that he had been drinking the night of the comment.

When news first came to us of it we immediately presumed it to be a passing comment, made in the company of friends or associates. Instead, under inspection, we found that it had in fact been made to an audience of 160 students at an event on campus. The story that we have printed today is not a reaction or a response. It is us doing our jobs as journalists of The College View and reporting on matters that are in the interest of you, the student body. A journalist’s job is to report on the doings of the government, if journalists are not there governments and people of power can do what they like to a completely ignorant public. Our responsibility, specific to The College View, is to report on everything that is in the public interest of the student body and indeed both the highs and lows of the Students’ Union, who have been elected and are being paid for by you. A factfile of information has been made available for you on page three. Make what you will of it, but as both producers and readers of The College View, our minds have been made up.

We are JournoSoc, DCU’s Society dedicated to helping all aspiring journalists, freelancers, and broadcasters. With The College View, you get an incredible shot at earning some valuable expertise in the world of journalism. A student-ran, student-written, student-focused paper, chock full of stories that matter to you. JournoSoc is here to help out any way we can, from workshops to guest speakers. The year ahead looks great, and we hope you’re with us all the way… facebook.com/journosoc twitter.com/dcujourno

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SU President demeans student body Michael Cogley, Finnian Curran and Sharron Lynskey News Reporters @thecollegeview

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Quinn says rising student contribution fees is justified by ‘certainty’ Eoin Sheahan News Reporter @EoinSheahan

FORMER Minister for Education

and Skills, Ruairi Quinn, has defended the continued rise of the student contribution fee, saying that next year’s third consecutive €250 hike for third-level students provides “a degree of certainty.” In an exclusive interview, the Dublin South-East TD stated that the fee will reach its planned level of €3,000 next year, as set out under his stewardship in 2011. However, Quinn believes that the impact of three hikes in a row will not hurt students due to advance warning of such rises. “You’ve known that from the time you started and you can budget for that and it’s a hell of a sight better to have that paid and gone. If you do have it paid for, and you have a short-term loan, at least you’re clear of it within a couple of years, hopefully.” While students registering for third-level institutions in 2015 will be subject to the €3,000 fee, Laura

Harmon, President of the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), believes that the government can lessen that cost in next year’s Budget. “I would imagine that there will be no further increase to that fee in next year’s budget so USI’s perspective on that would be that it is an opportunity for the government now next year to reduce the contribution fee in line with economic recovery” she said. Ruairi Quinn, however, did not entertain the notion of a reversal on these charges in 12 months’ time. “No. No, in my view, it was announced three years ago, it was to happen over four years. “It will have gone from €2,000 when I went into office to €3,000. I couldn’t get the freeze on student contribution into the programme for government with Fine Gael back in March of 2011, we had to get funding into the system because of the crisis. “We provided something that everybody needs in their life, a degree of certainty, that if you’re going to do a four-year degree, you would know that, over the course of four years, yes it would increase but it would only increase by this

amount over this period of time.” The growing pressures on students are not solely represented by another €250 increase in fees next year, as the accommodation crisis continues to escalate, particularly in the capital. There were no measures introduced in the Budget to remedy the lack of purpose-built student accommodation complexes in the country, but the USI President believes a dialogue with government could still prove fruitful in the next 12 months. “In terms of student accommodation, there was no specific mention to it in the budget and, you know, obviously we would’ve loved to have something specific in there but this is certainly something we can work on with the government post-Budget to ensure that things are improved before the academic year next year” said Laura Harmon. The former Education Minister believes that the government will be of little help to the USI who need to take responsibility for addressing the accommodation issue. “It’s more than just putting a proposal to a government of the day and saying ‘deal with student

housing.’ The government and the department of finance and the department of education and the department of environment don’t have the imagination to come up with a creative solution, I think students have” said Quinn. “They’re (USI) putting proposals that they want the government to implement. They are not developing – I haven’t seen the most recent set of proposals – but they’re not developing a particular working model that could be done and could be constructed. “Don’t expect it to be done for you, do it yourselves and it could become a stream of income for students’ unions in individual colleges and for USI over the next 20 or 30 years.” Asked whether or not current Education Minister Jan O’Sullivan would now, in light of a forgiving Budget, claim the plaudits for his austere groundwork since 2011, a sporting analogy was used: “It doesn’t matter where the move starts or how the goal is scored, provided that the team wins and this government team is going to win in education.”

Union, Kenneth Browne, has apologised for using abusive language when referring to a part of the student body at a charity fundraiser. Browne, who was taking part in a fundraiser organised by the DCU Cancer Society called ‘The Bros of Tralee’ which saw male contestants dress up in drag and perform various party pieces, described some of the student body as ‘c**nts’. At the end of Browne’s performance he was interviewed by a panel of judges, including The College View writer and Deputy head of DCUfm, Eoin Sheahan, who asked would he be appearing on the front page of our paper this week. At which point he leaned into the microphone and replied ‘oh yeah, for all the four c**ts who read it,’ to a venue packed with 160 students. Browne has since apologised for his remarks, citing the fact that he had been drinking as the reason. “I’m incredibly sorry. First of all there was alcohol consumed. I shouldn’t have said it and I’m absolutely completely in the wrong. There’s no excuse for my behaviour,” he said. Browne’s apology came following an interview with The College View, where he also revealed that he hadn’t seen it as an issue considering a week had passed without any concern. “It didn’t even come in to my mind that it was an issue or there was a problem there, because it was last week,” he added. As a paid member of the DCU Students’ Union, Browne’s responsibilities include representation of the student body on a local and national level and speak with the interests of the student body at heart. The comment made by the President comes just weeks after a supposedly successful meeting between The College View and the President was held in a bid to improve relations between the two entities.

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¤80,000 to be spent on SU events this year Laura Colgan Deputy News Editor

DETAILS of the Students’ Union

they wish to attend a training weekend in Lilliput Adventure Centre in Mullingar as the SU are subsidising the trip rather than covering the full cost. ¤80,000 of the SU’s allocation will be spent on events. This raised questions at the CRC meeting. The breakdown of this year’s allocation cannot be revealed as events such as the summer ball have not been planned yet. Last year’s spending will be shown at the next CRC meeting. Election expenses were allocated ¤7,000. There were questions at the CRC meeting as to whether that would be enough money to cover the costs. However, it does not seem that the allocation will be increased. Other allocations such as Niteline, mobile phones, expenses and contingency are also outlined in the budget. The Office of Student Life is allocated ¤381,000. 84 per cent of this money is set aside for staff employment costs. Office expenses, bank

charges, travel and legal fees make up other parts of its allocation. The smallest expense is staff affilliations, making up 0.3 per cent of the allocation at ¤1,000. The Club Life Committee receives the largest amount from the budget at ¤425,000, or 31 per cent. The Societies Life Committee will receive 17 per cent of the budget at ¤230,000. This budget is provisional and is expected to be approved in mid-November. A new motion concerning the attendance of class reps at CRC meetings was discussed. If a class rep misses three meetings, he or she must formally apologise to the chairperson. Many CRC meetings could not go ahead last year as not enough class reps attended to meet the quota. Officership elections took place at the meeting as well. Actuarial Mathematics student Claire Mullen was elected as Chairperson. Communications Studies student Daniel Duffy

DCU to host Hardware Hackathon this weekend

Sharron Lynskey News Editor @sharronlynskey

DCU is set to host a three day

design and hardware hackathon this weekend. The aim of this Hardware Hackathon is to encourage partnerships among industrial designers and Internet of Things (IoT) innovators. The event, which is being run in conjunction with PCH International, DCU Innovation Campus, the National College of Art and Design and the Web Summit, is bringing hackers together for the weekend and letting them form teams to realise ideas into prototypes and pitches, particularly around getting hardware and software to

connect and solve problems. Throughout the three days, participants will have access to developer kits, Raspberry Pi’s, 3D Printers, CNC machines, soldering irons and other tools to develop their product. There will be cash prizes worth 3,000 for continuing development of the winning products, as well as tickets to the Web Summit. Participants will also be invited to pitch ideas to the crowd and attract the audience to form design and production teams. After the best ideas are voted on, participants will work together in teams, with Radionics hosting a pop-up electronics shop to support the prototyping activity. Airbnb will provide hackers with the comforts of home for the 36-hour hackathon. Prof Christine Loscher, from DCU’s School of Biotech-

nology and director of DCU’s Health Technologies Research & Enterprise Hub, will be a mentor at the Hackathon and she encouraged more women to take part in the event. “I’m a scientist and I go on evidence,” says Loscher, “and at the last hackathon, women were well represented in the winning teams. So if I were going along as a hacker to this event, I would be making sure there are women on my team.” “If you are a woman and you think this is not the place for me, then throw that idea out the window. Women were on the winning teams the last time” she added. The Hardware Hackathon starts this Saturday in DCU’s Innovation Campus. Tickets cost ¤40 and are available via the Hardware Hackathon website.

was elected as Secretary and Postgraduate Research student and lecturer Steven Conlon was elected as Returning Officer. The Electoral Committee was also decided upon. Journalism students Hannah Kelly and Kate Donahue, Computer Applica-

tions students Eoin O’Brien and Ciara McCauley and International Relations student Andy Dunne make up the committee. The lack of bike shelters and constantly out-of-order ATMs on campus were discussed at the meeting too.

DCU travel to Beijing in Chinese venture Finnian Curran Deputy Editor @finnc94

DCU has teamed up with a num-

ber of Irish universities including UCD, NUIG and Maynooth University in a recruitment drive across a number of Asian countries in order to boost the number of international students. Minister for Education Jan O’Sullivan announced the details last week on a visit to Beijing with representatives of seven Irish universities who are attending the twoday China Education Expo. The China Education Expo is an annual exhibition based in Beijing which sees visitors from over 40 countries showcase their educational institution in order to attract Chinese students. However, UCD are to benefit most from the Chinese venture following plans to open a UCD alumni office in the Irish Embassy. Welcoming the internationalisation plans, the Minis-

ter said: “By setting up global centres, UCD will extend its activities beyond student recruitment. Their purpose is to provide a focal point for education, for alumni and diaspora community, for research and academic collaboration, for trade and intercultural exchange.” “There are very tangible benefits to this relationship. We have seen an increase in the number of Chinese students studying in Ireland. We are also seeing very strong, innovative partnerships evolving between Irish third level institutions and Chinese universities. These partnerships are resulting in new opportunities in research and collaboration and the Education in Ireland mission will see further progress in this regard,” she added. UCD has deeper links with China than any other Irish University at present. It’s estimated that some 10 per cent of its 6,000 international students are Chinese. The college also has a partnership with Beijing University of Technology.

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8x8 DCU-Pat’s photography merger will see gives insight shake-up in SU into plight structure for natural resources Eoghan O’ Connor News Reporter

IN September 2016, DCU, St. Pat-

Scout Mitchell News Reporter

AS part of Global Campus—a

three year strategy led by the educational awareness programme, Suas— a photography exhibition was erected outside the entrance of Henry Gratten on October 20th. 8x8 is an exhibition that focuses on world wide events revolving around issues such as consumerism, the environment, and competition for natural resources. The photography exhibition showcases photos depicting relevant situations within these areas. Additionally, several of the photo captions delve into great detail on the given topic and contrast the proposed social and developmental changes to Ireland. Several notable topics are discussed including the availability of water in developing countries. The photo’s description articulately addresses the problem stating, “one in nine don’t have a clean water point in Swaziland”—this local well “gives a maximum of 25 litres to a family”—”an average Irish person uses 125 litres a day”.

Such a comparison is successful in shedding light on an issue that is not immediate or particularly relevant to Ireland. While it is a fantastic development that a water well has been placed in Swaziland, placing this data side by side puts the matter into context as viewers begin to apply the circumstances to their own lives. “I thought the exhibition was very insightful, especially the Trocaire one on Rwanda and the one on the ramifications of the Liberian civil war on women” commented first year student, Ferdia Fallon Verbruggen. Hopefully with the success of the exhibition, such reactions and insights will be made by students and faculty across campus throughout the week helping to achieve Suas’ goal of spreading awareness about global social injustice. It is anticipated that the exhibition will inform the public that although these innovations are positive, there still remains much room for improvement and as a result more Irish students will be inspired to get involved with such campaigns.

rick’s College, and Mater Dei Institute of Education will merge to form a new and expanded DCU. The amalgamation will bring about some significant changes to the current structure of the DCU Students’ Union. As it currently stands, the SU is composed of a sabbatical team of three: President Kenneth Browne; Welfare officer, Eve Kerton and Education Officer, Gary Gillick. There are also four Faculty Conveners; the Clubs Officer; the Societies Officer, the Post Grad Officer, and the Chair of Class Rep Council. These eleven make up the main student committee in DCU, which will be known as the Exec. The new SU will see the sabbatical team double in size to six officers, who will be based on both the Glasnevin (DCU) and Drumcondra (St. Pat’s) campuses. The new President, VP for Academic Affairs and VP for Welfare will be based in Glasnevin. The Deputy President and VP for Education and Teaching will have offices in Drumcondra. The final sabbatical officer, the VP for Student Activities and Engagement, will move between both campuses. The merger will also see the unification of the clubs and so-

to run for any of the sabbatical positions on the new SU next March, with the exception of the VP for Education and Teaching, which is open only to students of St. Patrick’s College. There will also be an additional full time staff officer on the Glasnevin campus, bringing the total to seven full-time officers and eight part-time employees working alongside the Students’ Union to cater for the 12,000 students in the University.

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Trinity College becomes owner of largest collection of Beckett letters Aoife Geary News Reporter

TRINITY College Dublin has

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cieties of the colleges, meaning a wide variety of opportunities will be available to all students. Speaking to The College View, SU President Kenneth Browne says the move will equally benefit the colleges. “Each of the three colleges is renowned for its student-friendly atmosphere, vibrant campus and level of student engagement and we are looking forward to bringing all of these great qualities together.” Any Student from any of the three colleges will be eligible

purchased the largest number of Samuel Beckett’s letters ever to be offered for public sale. The collection, which totals 347 items, makes Trinity the biggest holder of Beckett correspondence of any research facility worldwide. Professor Chris Morash, Seamus Heaney Professor of Irish Writing, said students are keen to start using the material. “It will really be postgraduate research

students who are most likely to use the collection, I know that several working with me are very excited about it,” he said. The letters and cards were sent from the playwright to his friends Henri and Josette Hayden and are dated from 1847-1982. This marks a difficult time for the Nobel Prize winning author including the death of his mother.Describing her decline, Beckett wrote: “It’s like one of those decrescendos made by the trainsat Ussy which I used to listen to at night, interminable, suddenly resuming just when everythingseemed finished and the silence final.”

This period corresponds with the completion of some of Beckett’s most famous works such as ‘Waiting for Godot’ and trilogy of books ‘Molloy’, ‘Malone Dies’ and ‘The Unnameable’. Professor Morash said “there is much to be learned from the way in which Beckett seemed to communicate through visual images.” The ¤190,000 collection was acquired by the bequest of former Keeper of Manuscripts in Trinity, William O’Sullivan. An exhibition of part of the collection is on display in the Long Room in Trinity College.

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Nobel Prize winner gives lecture to DCU students Finnian Curran faster and more powerful computDeputy Editor ers, create better satellite-based @finnc94 navigation or more sensitive systems for predicting earthquakes. “I am particularly honoured to welcome Professor Serge Haroche THE winner of the Nobel Prize for to Dublin and to DCU,” said DCU Physics in 2012, Prof Serge Haro- President Prof Brian MacCraith. che was in DCU last week to shed “His contributions to the field light on the Schrödinger Cat ex- of quantum physics over the last periment. 40 years have moved the field Haroche, who was in DCU to forward considerably and addgive a lecture as part of the DCU ed to our understanding of how Nobel Laureate lecture series, the world works. We are particoffered an insight into the world ularly happy that he will bring of quantum physics and how its his lecture to an audience which applications can transform life as comprises many who are not we know it now and in the future. from a scientific background. In the early days, the found“We hope that this initiative ing fathers of quantum physics by DCU, and our sponsor Magused ‘thought experiments’ such net, will help to inspire an Irish as the Schrödinger Cat experi- audience to take a greater inment to manipulate and observe terest in this field and perhaps quantum systems according to encourage the next generation their newly discovered, strange of Irish physicists to make the laws. Today, labs at DCU are car- bold strides that he has taken.” rying out these real quantum exThe DCU Nobel Laureate Lecperiments, creating new areas of ture Series supported by Magnet research at the frontier between Networks, aims to bring inspiphysics and information science. rational speakers to Ireland and Haroche explained how these stimulate interest in the areas of experiments and his research will Science, Technology, Engineeropen the way to new technologies ing and Mathematics, among Irethat can exploit the strange log- land’s second level student body. ic of the quantum world to build

sponsorship for RAG for the 2014-2015 academic year at DCU. Under the direction of RAG’s undaunted and undeterred Vice-Chairman, Eoin Lúc Ó’Ceallaigh, the sprinters set off from outside the bookshop and proceeded to do a lap of the campus in the pourAndrew Ralph ing rain and the blustery winds. News Reporter The semi-nude runners tri@thecollegeview umphantly returned to the Hub amongst high spirits and a sense of collective comradery DCU’S Raising and Giving soci- with all unanimously agreeing ety successfully staged its annual that the experience had been underwear mile on Wednesday, for a noble and worthy cause. October 15th. When interviewed afterwards, After a false start the week before, the RAG society couldn’t defer or delay its much anticipated underwear mile any longer. This is the third consecutive year that members of RAG soc have braved the inclement autumnal weather to dash around the DCU campus. Wearing none of the usual comforts of clothing, with the exception of their underwear, to raise awareness of RAG’s numerous social projects. In preparation for the event, male and female fundraisers alike congregated at the Hub dressed in nothing but boxers and braziers to zealously seek

Sober Week

the participants noted the humanitarian purpose of the event was the driving factor for all of those that got involved. The volunteers indicated that the woeful weather that afternoon had little DCU's first Sober Week or no effect on their experience as included events such as they expressed their willingness and convicted resolve to expose a movie night, an evening themselves to the elements so sharing drinking stories unadorned for charitable causes. RAG managed to raise a total and free mocktails of €50 in its collection buckets. Ó’Ceallaigh said the money generated will be invested according- Stephen Keegan ly into RAG’s five social projects, News Reporter @thecollegeview with two more social projects planned for later in the year.

DCU’S first ever ‘Sober Week’

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Nobel Physics Prize winner Professor Serge Haroche gave DC

took place on campus last week. Organised by the Sober Society, it was full of events that catered towards non-drinkers and also helped raise money for cancer research. The week started off with drinking stories in the Hub in conjunction with the Art Society. It encouraged people to tell their most embarrassing drinking stories, illustrated with the aid of Pictionary. Chairperson of Sober Society, Ferdia Mooney says the society videoed this event and will be using that to “promote

taking a break” from alcohol. The society’s weekly movie night was held on Tuesday with classic sci-fi parody “Mars Attacks” screened, while attendees played alternative drinking games. Free “mocktails” were on offer in the Hub on Wednesday afternoon, partnered with The Rugby Development Centre. The Psychological Society challenged Sober Soc in a game of “Would I Lie To You?” on Wednesday night. The week wrapped up with an open mic night with Music Soc and karaoke with Japanese Soc in the Mezz on Thursday night. Mooney explained that: “the aim of Sober Week is to help promote prolonged healthy drinking … and we’re doing it in conjunction with Cancer Soc, so the aim of this particular sober week is to raise money for cancer research as well.” The Sober Society was set up towards the end of the last academic year and Mooney says the response to it is overwhelming.“Last year we had about 50 members, and this year we have about 90 to 100 so it’s definitely on the up.” You can donate to Sober Soc’s “Go Sober for October” fundraising efforts at their page at gosober.org.uk

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DIT students hit out at Grangegorman campus Katie O’Neill Deputy News Editor @_Katie__ONeill

STUDENT’S at the new DIT

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Grangegorman campus have hit out at the relocation as they believe the new campus is illequipped to cater to student’s needs. The new campus opened its doors to just over 1,000 students in September of this year. Presently , the campus facilitates students of photography, art, design and social sciences but the move has not been well received by all students. A forum post on broadsheet. ie, posted on October 17, heavily criticises the new campus for not being an efficient space for students. The damning post which was published by an anonymous user, refers to the new campus as a “disaster”. Among their complaints, the user blasts the size of classrooms on campus and raises security concerns “There are not enough classrooms on campus; classroom are too small and stuff, the windows are painted shut so it makes it worse; there is a lack of security on site despite a number of safety incidents and concerns as well as classes not going ahead because of a lack of electricity and plumbing for the first few weeks.” The post currently has seen 81 replies which include many students sharing in this frustration. There are also those who expressed their belief that the faults with the campus are: “teething issues” that will be rectified with time.

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One angered student that is in agreement with the opinions expressed in the post writes: “Being in Grangegorman now, it seems we are scapegoats to make it look like DIT finally got the ball rolling.” The student behind the post calls on those in power to deal with the situation “The heads of school were on several occasions called out on their shortcomings and mistakes in planning. Morale in the col-

lege is low obviously. The tutors, technicians, and students are doing the best with what they have though. It is surprising this hasn’t been reported, especially since a number of TDs visited the college only a few weeks ago for photo opportunities.” The user said DIT intends to host 10,000 students on the new campus by 2017, creating just one single campus for the institute to operate.

Number of Trinity’s clubs and socs accounts deemed ‘unsatisfactory’

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A number of Trinity College Dublin's clubs and societies accounts have been deemed unsatisfactory by their Central Societies Committee financial accounts he added “Of Elaine Carroll course, there are situations in Deputy News Editor which using cash is the only op@elainecarroll93 tion but it is essential that you keep the receipt for the transaction.” Burrows also warned that THIRTEEN of Trinity College any society with non-satisfacDublin’s clubs and societies ac- tory accounts for two consecucounts have been deemed unsat- tive years could face terminaton. isfactory by the Central Societies Auditor of The College HisCommittee (CSC). torical Society (CHS), Michael In a number or reports pre- Coleman, said that the society’s sented to the CSC term general poor financial records were “an meeting (TGM) on 30th Septem- accounting issue” relating to ber, several societies didn’t meet the previous year’s treasurer. CSC requirements for reasons He added that he and the such as unexplained cheques and current committee are “workover-use of cash transactions. ing closely with CSC to ensure Treasurer of the CSC, An- that our accounts this year drew Burrows, explained in will be absolutely perfect”. a report that accounts which Chair of the Pharmacutical were submitted after the clos- Students Associaton (DUPSA), ing date have automatically Dominic Redmond said that albeen deemed non-satisfactory. though the society’s accounts With regard to the societies’ were deemed unsatisfactory,

“there was no accusation of any wrongdoing and it was just an honest mistake where people didn’t keep receipts for all expenditure.” “Ensuring the financial security of DUPSA for the future is a top priority for this year’s committee,” he said. “To this end, we have adopted a number of measures such as ensuring that all payments are fully recorded and easily traceable for everyone concerned.” The CSC has also decided not to renew its membership of the Board of Irish College Societies (BICS) following criticism from the Chair of CSC, Éanna Drury, who said the board’s organisation of its annual awards is “less than satisfactory, with the majority of the work falling upon a small group of dedicated committee members.”

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64 per cent of female UCD students admit being sexually harassed Aura McMenamin News Reporter

UCD is the first Irish university to

take part in a larger international study on sexual harassment. 64 per cent of females and 10 percent of males said they have been street harassed. 110 students were surveyed by the Dublin branch of Hollaback!, an organisation which aims to end street harassment. 88 students were female, 19 were male and three identified as non-binary. Co-founder Jenny Dunne said that though the sample size was too small to be conclusive, the survey it was a precursor to Hollaback!’s partnership with Cornell University, an Ivy League college in the US. “It was just people who were interested in taking part. This UCD one is kind of a preliminary one. “The full survey at Cornell should give us a much bigger picture of all the demographics.”

Former Trinity student Dearbhla Quinn began writing about the issue for stopstreetharrassment.org after moving to Brussels for an internship. Quinn’s recalls the daily incidents of street harassment: “Twice I had this white Ford transit van just drive slowly alongside me with the driver staring at me for the entire walk... It was just very intimidating. “But I suppose I was angry as well as intimidated.” Similarly, Belgian student Sofie Peeters made Femme de la Rue in 2012 which secretly documented the comments made to her on the streets of Brussels. Quinn said that moving back to Dublin this year was a “return to normalcy.” However, like Dunne, she thinks the issue isn’t discussed enough beyond like-minded organisations: “There isn’t the same level of seriousness taken.” “People think you should take it as a compliment or they just don’t consider it to be on

University of Ulster Stephen Murphy News Reporter

THE University of Ulster will be

forced to make significant cuts to its budget as part of stringent financial restrictions imposed by Stormont. The university, which is the second biggest in Ireland, will be forced to make £17m of savings over the next two years. Earlier reports suggested that the extent of the damage to the budget would be £3m but that figure will rise as disagreement continues in Stormont over proposed welfare reforms. Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams is refusing to accept changes to the welfare system proposed by the DUP which would see an annual cap of £27,000 ( 34,000) on the amount of benefits that households on welfare can receive. The refusal of Sinn Féin to accept these changes has meant that the Northern Ireland Executive still hasn’t agreed

its budget for next year meaning the magnitude of any cuts to universities is still unknown. The 46-year-old university will reportedly now make a £2m cut to its staffing budget with a leaked letter written by the university’s vice chancellor Richard Barnett indicating that staff redundancies are expected to be the main way of delivering the savings. It had earlier been suggested that the university was considering cutting the number of student places by 3,000 but it is hoped that the cuts to the staffing budget will mean that the annual student intake will remain around 13,000. In the letter, Professor Barnett said that the university faces “considerable uncertainty: will the Executive agree a budget and if they do will universities face larger or smaller cuts than those previously indicated?” He warned of the implications these cuts could have and that “this is a serious underinvestment in the future of our young people by the Stormont Executive”.

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a spectrum of sexual abuse.” DCUSU welfare officer Eve Kerton plans on bringing this discussion to campus: “We will be holding workshops in second semester on combatting ha-

rassment and I am researching self-defense classes as part of our safety days.” Dunne hopes that more universities will partner with Hollaback! In the future and discuss the issue of content: “I

think it would be great if general orientation sessions also included consent and sexual violence.” The survey was taken in the form of a questionnaire at UCD’s Mind, Body & Soul Festival to promote mental health.

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Trinity to get new 24hr study hall Aidan Delaney News Reporter

A 24-hour study hall has been opened in Trinity College Dublin following a significant financial donation to the institution. The study hall was set up following a donation to the college by chief executive of the Jones Engineering Group Eric Kinsella and his wife Barbara. The facility will be known as Kinsella Hall and will provide 600 extra study spaces for both undergraduates and researchers in the college. The hall is to be named after Mr Kinsella’s parents. The hall is located on three floors of the existing Ussher Library and will be open all year with the exception of Christmas Day. The library currently facilitates for 17,000 students in the college. A study hall had been on the Student’s Union radar for a long time and was a priority. Education Officer for Trinity College, Katie Byrne, said that it was a “facility that students have campaigned for quite some time and we would like to express our sincere gratitude to Eric Kinsella and is family for the kind donation that made it possible.”

Student opinion has also been positive to the opening of a new study area. Barry Neenan, a first year student said that he believes the hall is “a great asset to the student body. The fact of the matter is that in college, you work at strange times so being able to safely and effectively get things done, no matter the time of the day would be huge-

ly helpful to a lot of people.” Kinsella Hall will be opened on a phased basis for the time being with a view to being opened full time later on this year. Mr Kinsella’s donation also went towards the set-up of a scholarship programme at the college to aid six students wishing to take engineering in Trinity with their studies.

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Opinion

Cherry Picking From The Bible Eoghan O’Connor Contributor

PUBLISHED in almost 500

languages, it’s arguably the most famous book in history. With more copies in publication than the Harry Potter series, the widespread dissemination of the fundamental doctrine of two billion Christians across the world is an impressive feat. But how well do we really understand the Bible’s teachings? According to the book of Leviticus, one of the five books of Moses, collectively known as the Pentateuch, which sets out the fundamental rules for a good life as a Christian, every Friday should be Good Friday. In other words, eating pork is a no-no. “Of their flesh shall ye not eat, and their carcase shall ye not touch; they are unclean to you”. (Leviticus 11:8). However, it is not only foodies whose tastes are restricted. Leviticus 19:27 demands that you don’t “mar the corners of thy beard” - I hope your all ready for Movember lads! Futhermore, those students who spend their weekends earning much needed cash should be aware that 23:3 bans working on a Sunday. Tattoos are also viewed as being unacceptable 19:28 “Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you.” However, now to the big one. You might have an idea where this is going. It’s one of the most controversial statements in contemporary society, gaining something of an eleventh commandment status amongst the anti - LGBT community. Leviticus 18:22 - “Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is an abomination.” From what I remember of religion at school and in church, Jesus’ main message was one of love, tolerance, compassion and acceptance. So why are the Church to this day, continuing to reject proposals advocating the acceptance of gay people? The point of this article is not to ridicule or undermine the Bible, but to show that Leviticus was a bit over the top, and also, that nowhere does he mention that one rule is more important than the other. Many church goers disregard the majority of the Bible’s teachings, so who decides which laws we chuck

out and which sections we enforce upon those who wish to be members of the Catholic Church? I think Russell Brand put it quite well when he interviewed the demonic homophobic group who call themselves the West Baptist Church. He points out that “the Bible wasn’t literally written by a cosmic entity. The Holy Spirit ain’t got a pen”, and I think that’s an important point. The Bible was written by humans, at a particular point in time, in adherence with the cultural and societal values of that particular time. Most homosexual acts between two men at the time was pederasty, a form of paedophilia, which explains why it might have been condemned by dear old Levy. If you need further proof that the Bible is a product of a certain set of societal values, look at 18:22 again. “Thou shall not lie with man” - thou evidently refers

to a man - women at the time weren’t considered important enough to be given a mention. Actually, doesn’t that suggest that God had no problems with lesbian couples? Technically, he never really forbade it.

trip those of us who don’t abide by every aspect from the Bible is the cause of such growing apathy towards religion in our generation. I also believe that those who argue for the rejection of gay people from the Church due

Many church - goers disregard the majority of the Bibles teachings, so who decides which laws we chuck out and which sections we enforce upon those who wish to be members of the Catholic Church? Spirituality, for me, is not something that can be assigned names, leaders and categories. I believe that the continued attempts of the Church to guilt-

to the fact that their ‘lifestyle’ is incompatible with the Churches teachings need to look at the hypocrisy of their words, when they in fact in all likelihood do not

follow the Bible word for word. Macklemore once said in an interview about his hit song “Same Love” that “you can only watch injustice going on in the world around you for so long before you decide to do something about it”. I agree with him. The time is ripe for social, not just legal-political, reform. Nobody should have to live in fear of persecution or ridicule. It’s time for us to stand up for our fellow humans and demand they be given the respect they deserve. A referendum will be held in the spring of next year to legalise same - sex marriage, and I suggest that when we vote, we look not to the doctrines written by societies thousands of years ago, but rather, within ourselves, and move towards a society based around love, compassion, and respect. After all, I think that’s what Jesus was after in the first place.

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Opinion

We’re Drinking From The Bottle Lisa O’Donnell Contributor @lisa_odonnell

WE are all too familiar with the

scene. A weekday night. 3am. Harcourt Street. As the clubs begin to close, hundreds of college students spill out onto the streets, bringing the chaotic mayhem of the dancefloor onto the pavement. The chatter and laughter of the crowd breaks the silence that has fallen over the city at this late hour. Bouncers attempt to coax drunken groups to begin their stumbling trip down Grafton Street to McDonalds. Rikshaws spin by, picking up girls in short dresses and fake tan who can no longer keep up the pretence of being able to walk in their stilet-

tos. And of course, not to forget the few stragglers vomiting on their own feet and urinating against lamp posts. When you are in the midst of this setting on a night out, you think that this is the exact definition of having fun. But when you witness this sober, all you see is a pathetic, degrading, messy spectacle. Undoubtedly, the social lives of young people often revolve around alcohol. This is not something that anyone can judge, as we are all guilty of going that one step too far with our drinking from time to time. But when we are so aware of the dangers of alcohol, and the scandalous state it turns us into, why do the majority of us still regularly drink to excess? Is alcohol really worth the subsequent horrendous hangover, not to mention the ‘beer fear’, grown

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further by those mortifying flashbacks from the night before? You would imagine that drinking patterns would ease as students leave the hotbed of peer pressure which is secondary school. However, this peer pressure that most of us have fallen victim to in our teens undoubtedly continues when you enter college. “Coming to the NuBar?” Is an invitation often solicited following a lecture. Alcohol is continuously pushed on you. No night out in college can begin without pre-drinks, where everyone attempts to guzzle as much cheap cans and wine as they can stomach before getting the last bus into town. But the real question is this - would we be capable of going to a club, staying sober, and still having the craic? While many people say that they could, it

is my belief that most would in

When we are so aware of the dangers of alcohol, and the scandalous state it turns us into, why do the majority of us still regularly drink to excess fact be lying. Popular nightspots such as the Palace or Coppers are difficult enough to stick when your hammered, but when you are sober, being forced into a nightclub is a form of mental torture. During a conversation with some male friends recently, a number confided that they needed to be drunk in order to

Pastures New for Politics? Finnian Curran Deputy Editor @finnc94

I vote Fine Gael. Always have,

always will. My family have an ingrained history with the party and it would have been next to impossible to avoid this as a child. This said, I’ve been following the recent by-elections and have seen my party lose out, twice. They’re not losing out to Fianna Fáil or Labour, so who are they losing out to? Never, since the inception of our state, has a new political party withstood the test of time and had a lasting affect on our political landscape without later imploding. The Progressive Democrats (PDs) and The Green Party have fallen while in government. But do the people of Ireland want a new party again? A poll conducted by The Irish Times in December 2012 stated that just over half of voters wouldn’t welcome a new politi-

cal party, with another poll from thejournal.ie earlier this year finding that 72 per cent of voters agree with this sentiment. Regardless of whether we actually need a new one, I do believe that at least one new political party will be formed between now and Easter 2016. However, if there is to be a new party, candidate selection would be an issue. Recruiting serving politicians would of course be a bonus, but too many could look dated, not to mention be viewed negatively by the public, due to their associations with the unpopular policies of previous parties. Back in the 1980s, the PDs managed to overcome this same old same old stigma by taking on a fresh and welcome anti-Haughey stance. But who would serve as the big bad wolf this time? At the moment, the Reform Alliance, fronted by Lucinda Creighton, seems the odds on favourite to form a new political entity before the next election. Creighton was kicked out of Fine Gael following her refusal to vote

for the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Act last year. She was subsequently sent into the political abyss and nobody expected to hear from her again. This was until she formed the Reform Alliance (RA), along with five TD’s and two senators, including her husband Paul Bradford. Each have been ousted from Fine Gael since they took power in February 2011. Five of the above joined Creighton in losing the party whip over the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Act. In my opinion, if the RA did form as a political entity, they would merely represent another centre-right Civil War political spin-off, resembling something similar to a watered down Fine Gael. So what other options are there? Independents and smaller parties such as Direct Democracy Ireland (DDI) and the Anti Austerity Alliance (AAA) have all shown themselves to be strong contenders in recent by-elections. In May 2013, Ben Gilroy of DDI exceeded all expectations when he came fourth in the

Meath East by - election with 1,568 first preference votes. With all due respect to Gilroy’s campaign team however, I can’t help but put this favourable result down to a protest vote. More recently, the coalition respectively lost the Dublin South West (DSW) and Roscommon South-Leitrim by-elections to Paul Murphy of the AAA and Michael Fitzmaurice, an independent.

approach a woman. This came as no surprise, as drinking brings with it an incredible confidence boost. It is this ability to lower our inhibitions that leads to people associate alcohol with having a good time. While there is nothing wrong with drinking responsibly from time to time, it is fantastic to see groups such as DCU Sober Soc encouraging students to drink less, while simultaneously introducing them to ways in which they can enjoy themselves - sober. However, despite their best efforts, alcohol awareness campaigns such as Drink Aware, and societies such as Sober Soc, have not yet managed to prise our Kopparberg cans from our grasp. It appears that the prominent position that alcohol has taken in our society is not set to change any time soon. In fact, the coalition parties only garnered 17 per cent of first preference votes in DSW. If Ireland is leaning towards a new party, the AAA would seem to fit the criteria. However, taking on that level of power for the AAA would be difficult to say the least. In all honesty, I can’t help but be sceptical regarding the proposed differences that any new political party could bring to our island in this current era. So while it’s true that there is a thirst for something new, in my opinion, it will be a long time before any new political party can bring about real change.

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The fashion world mourns the loss of one of its greatest designers

Interview Anthony Powell on making a documentary in Antartica

How to stay happy this coming winter

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ARE WE THE REAL LOST GENERATION? “You are all a lost generation.” Six words that were uttered by Gertrude Stein in conversation with Ernest Hemingway, which became immortalised in the epigraph of Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises and came to define a generation. Lost though they may have been, coming to grips with the post-World War I, pre-Great Depression world, the so-called Lost Generation would mostly find themselves, ironically, under the tutelage of the very woman who coined the term. The Lost Generation found its hub in Stein’s home at 27 rue de Fleurus in Paris, with artistic luminaries of the time such as Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Pablo Picasso and Ezra Pound regularly attending meetings that would define the modernist artistic movement. Paris in the early 1900s was itself a hub for artists, regardless of whether or not they were part of Stein’s Lost Generation; when Samuel Beckett found himself living in Paris permanently following a falling out with his mother, he was taken under the wing of another great Irish mind in exile; James Joyce. It was simple: if you were a writer, you should have been in Paris. It was during a stroll in Paris’s fifth arrondissement during the summer, going from Hemingway’s former place of residence on Rue du Cardinal Lemoine to his former place of work on Rue Descartes, that it struck me: we are the true Lost Generation. Gertrude Stein would probably laugh if she were to read those words, but think about it; the original generation was lost because they came of age during the first World War, while those of us who are of “typical” college age have come of age in a post-9/11 world where peace is nothing but an ideal and a distant memory. The people who define our Lost Generation can no longer become lost in something like the bustling artistic scene of Paris in the Roaring Twenties because nothing comparable exists today. Regional artistic scenes still exist, such as Chicago’s drill music scene, but the day of people expatriating to create one city as a centre of excellence is over, thanks in no small part to the internet. A striking image comes to mind of our children, 30 years in the future, scrolling through archived internet forums to see the conversations of our day’s great artistic minds instead of walking the cobbled streets of the fifth arrondissement. While that may lead to a better understanding of how these minds worked as we could record exactly what was said/written (the idea of knowing exactly what was said between Beckett and Joyce is incredibly tantalising), it also eliminates the romantic element of standing outside these places and imagining what was said and done there in years gone by.

sharp darts

Arts Editor: Odrán de Bhaldraithe Deputy Arts Editor: Bryan Grogan

Lifestyle Editor: Orlaith Farrell Deputy Lifestyle Editor: Emma Dungan

Chief Keef is reported to be interested in releasing Bang 3 through his own label

-Chief Keef has been released from his contract with Interscope Records. It is speculated that the Chicago rapper will release his sophomore album, Bang 3, through his own Glo Gang imprint. -A Japanese science-fiction award, called The Hoshi Prize, Chance’s band, The Social has now been opened up to Experiment, and features a submissions by computers collaboration with Francis and aliens. The identity of entrants will be kept secret as organisers hope to encourage competition between humans and computers.

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-Hitch is the latest in the list of films announced for TV adaptations.Will Smith and Fox have teamed up to develop a spin-off of the hugely successful romantic comedy. The announcement comes after it was revealed that Marley and Me will also be remade for TV. -Chance the Rapper is hoping to release a free album, Surf, by the end of the year. The album was recorded with

Run the Jewels’s remix album using entirely cat sounds has been successfully crowdfunded Starlite of Francis and the Lights. -Riot grrl legends SleaterKinney have announced their reunion and a new album, No

The Suss team give their succint thoughts on recent happenings in the art world and attempt, at times, to be funny Vince Staples’ Hell Can Wait: Nothing as bone-chilling as “when I was younger all I wanted was to kill a man/

Vince Staples has just released his Def Jam debut, Hell Can’t Wait

Cities to Love, for release in 2015. -Run the Jewels’s remix album of Run the Jewels 2 using entirely cat sounds, Meow the Jewels, has been successfully crowdfunded. The album will feature contributions from Zola Jesus and Just Blaze, amongst others. -Dropkick Murphys have announced two Dublin shows which take place on St Patrick’s Day 2015. The Celtic punk rockers famous for I’m Shipping Up To Boston will play two shows in Vicar Street.

Odrán de Bhaldraithe Bryan Grogan Daniel O’Connor attends concert in Brooklyn: Unbelievable that anyone could be so stupid.

One Line

Perhaps, like is said in Ecclesiastes, the earth abideth forever and neither we nor they are lost, but battered by the wars and loneliness of the world. One thing is for sure, we are scattered and the internet has eliminated any incentive, other than exploration, to reverse that. Odrán de Bhaldraithe

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cuz my daddy did it”, but still a fantastic view into the grim life of Vince Staples. 7.3/10 Christian Bale set to play Steve Jobs in Aaron Sorkin’s forthcoming biopic of the Apple co-founder: Has to be better than Ashton Kutcher at the very least. Ebola scare in NYC as victim

Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer leaked a week early: Looks moodier and more introspective than the first as the main characters are forced to overcome personal issues in order to defeat giant robot, Ultron. Meow the Jewels becoming a reality: The internet can be a wonderful thing sometimes. The recent behaviour of Ariel Pink: We get it, the character you’ve created is a misogynist, but that’s not an excuse. Liam Gallagher announces Beady Eye are “no longer”: Don’t worry about it, you didn’t miss much. Taylor Swift’s 8 seconds of static: A poignant tribute to her favourite band, 65daysofstatic

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a look into another world: antarctica

you are there. The pay is typically the same as doing the job back at home.” Powell’s story gets even more interesting: certainly the biggest perk of his job has been meeting his American wife, Christine, a fellow adventurer, in Antarctica. They are one of the very few

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The coldest he’s ever felt? Feeling his eyeballs freeze in their sockets

Antarctica: an icy kingdom of polar wildlife and glacier scenery, a corner of the world rarely explored and one still vastly uncovered by man. However, Anthony Powell, the unwavering force behind the forthcoming film Antarctica: A Year on Ice, took on the lengthy challenge of consistently capturing life in this remote location.

Powell is now one of the few people on Earth who can say: “I’ve lived there more than anywhere else in the world”, other than the house he grew up in in Taranaki, New Zealand. The film is his most recent work and has won countless awards across the US, UK and New Zealand, including Best Documentary at the Bel-Air Film Festival, for its aim in telling both the story of the continent, and chronicling a full year spent living there with few others. “Trying to put it into words is really hard to do, so that was one of the big motivations for the film”, Powell explains. “Film crews normally only get the chance to be there for a few short months in the middle of summer,” – when the sun shines 24 hours a day, says Powell, remarking on the difference between his and other documentaries. In his

offering, Powell captures every eventuality, including winter in which darkness envelopes the landscape for four consecutive months and there are no planes or ships in or out. Temperatures can drop to -60 degrees Celsius: “You could only take your gloves off for five seconds to do something before starting to get frost bite.” Viewers will be surprised to learn that Powell shot the documentary over 10 years, in his spare time, while working in Antarctica as a communications technician at New Zealand’s research facility Scott Base. “After going through the experience of a whole year in Antarctica a couple of times, I felt that it was a story that had never been told. The only way I could tell it was to do it myself.” So what is it like to live and work in the world’s coldest and

Images courtesy of Powell illustrate life in the southernmost point of the world

couple to have met and married on the continent, with their 2003 ceremony taking place in the chapel at the US McMurdo base. Christine is featured throughout the film. Was living in such one of the world’s most volatile environments ever a frightening or overwhelming experience? “Not really. Everyone has to pass a very strict medical examination before going there. windiest continent - which is It’s very much a matter of beso dry it is technically a desert? coming familiar with the envi“People have this preconcepronment, taking your time, and tion of Antarctica being a cold, planning well. Medical help white desolate wasteland but could be days or weeks away there is so much more to it if something goes wrong, so than that; the amazing colours careful planning is essential.” in the sky, the wildlife and the whole social dynamics of living As one of few people to witthere when you’re isolated ness the effects of such occurfrom the rest of the world. rences, Powell says climate I’ve found we do tend to lose change is definitely a very big touch with pop culture a lot.” problem. “People talk about The coldest he’s ever saving the planet and I don’t felt? Feeling his eyeballs think that’s valid at all. What freeze in their sockets. we’ve got to save is ourselves, Despite living in the harsh- from our own stupidity.” est environment known to For now, he and his wife man, he still shows passion are “keen to get back down for, and pride in, Antarctica: there” as they conclude the “Even after all these years I promotional trail for the still love it. It truly is the last documentary. Next planned pristine wilderness left on the is an educational documenplanet. There are places there tary project that aims to be no human has ever set foot.” informative and entertaining on a range of arctic topics. The documentary also looks at Also scheduled are long-term the effect of the T3 syndrome time-lapse studies that “will in Arctic explorers, an illness run for a year or more to reveal which sees the T3 hormone new scientific insights.” in the brain reassigned to the body’s muscles in an effort Clarissa Waldron to protect it against the extreme cold. Remarking on some of the perks of moving to the most southern point in the world he says it is a good way to save money. “All your food and cold weather clothing is provided. Basically there are no living expenses while

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the flaming lips get by with a little help from their friends Tribute albums are a tricky thing to get right. You want to balance a respectful attitude to the original material, while also trying to update the music in some way. When you make a tribute album, there is no getting away from the fact that you’re using someone else’s music, so if you’re brave enough to try it you have to do something special. There is a certain audacity in the act of making an album and a pile of money off someone else’s intellectual property. In light of this, your average tribute album would be made of contributions from a variety of different bands and artists. It’s quite surprising, then, that The Beatles’ seminal album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts

Club Band, is being updated by psychedelic space-rockers The Flaming Lips and a host of friends. It seems even more unlikely that this album, titled With a Little Help from My Fwends, would be a success if you consider the inclusion of teenage superstar turned best-selling train wreck Miley Cyrus who sings on two songs,” Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” and” A Day in the Life”. Tempting as it may be to criticise her inclusion, she performed her spaced out and eerie vocals admirably. You could say that Cyrus is a modern cover version of The Beatles, pruned for success, polished and adored by fans all over the world. The Liverpudlians dominated the charts their whole career, even as they experimented

with psychedelic music on Sgt. Pepper’s.

perfect example. What side of the fence do The Flaming Lips fall then?

The Flaming Lips are well known for their extravagant ventures. They came up with headphone concerts while touring The Soft Bulletin. Their album, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, was made into a Broadway musical which premiered in 2012 and they are known for playing their concerts beneath a silver UFO. It only makes sense for a band like them to do something as unthinkable as this. Cover albums are usually a labour of love, with artists who pay homage to bands from whom they’ve learned their trade. Inversely, there are certain cover versions that stand out because they’re so unusual, Sonic Youth’s odd, krautrock take on The Carpenter’s “Superstar” being a

In general the album sounds fantastically weird. You can imagine The Beatles in the present day with the help of artists like Moby, Tegan and Sara, My Morning Jacket, J. Mascis and Foxygen. Not only does it sound great but all proceeds from the record will be donated to Oklahoma City’s Bella Foundation, which help low income or elderly pet owners pay for veterinary cover. On the surface this album seemed destined for disaster, so to be able to talk of it in a positive light is nothing short of a roaring success.

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Seann Walsh performing at DCU’s The Venue

The Venue in DCU recently played host to English comedian Seann Walsh. He is currently on his tour of the UK and Ireland.

This highly respected comedian is no stranger to performing in front of large crowds as he was part of Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. Therefore, the sold out gig in DCU did not faze him. Walsh has been quite successful on the comedy circuit scooping up Chortle Best Breakthrough Act 2010 and Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year. Those who had seen the 27-year-old from Brighton on a variety of panel shows such as Virtually Famous came with great expectations. The event began with warm up act Marlon Davis. Little is expected from warm-up acts but this up and coming comedian certainly proved any doubters wrong. From the outset he had the audience in tears of laughter. Everyone enjoyed his anecdotes and racial jokes insulting himself. Davis is certainly one to watch as he will most definitely be gracing our screens in the near future. After the brief interval the energetic and charismatic Seann Walsh bounced onto the stage. He had fantastic audience interaction from

the get go. He asked audience members their names and what they were studying. This was very humourous as he had difficulty understanding Irish names such as “Eimear”, remarking that it sounded like

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He had difficulty understanding Irish names such as “Eimear”, remarking that it sounded like the sequel to Finding Nemo the sequel to Finding Nemo. More the pity the fool who walked in late, as they were undoubtedly going to be picked out and grilled, all in good fun of course. Five boys made this error and naturally enough were referred to as “The Boyband” by Walsh for

the remainder of the night. Walsh discussed simple topics such as his girlfriend waking him up in the morning, Wi-Fi, washing dishes and Netflix. However, he still managed to have the audience in stitches. Everyone could relate to these topics especially when he referred to the difficulty of choosing a show to watch on Netflix, which by the time you have chosen something, you are already asleep. One could sense he was doing improvisation from time to time as at one point he said “What do you want me to talk about?” This did not take away from the quality of the show. It demonstrates how much of a talent he is to be able to think of such great content on his feet. The event itself was quite brief with Walsh only performing for a little over 45 minutes. Walsh and his luscious long hair are increasingly becoming a star attraction and for good reason. Anyone given the chance to see this laugh out loud gig should definitely grab it with both hands.

Lisa Kirby

arts

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Dracula Untold Universal Pictures The revamped tale of the classic evil creature, Dracula Untold attempts to set itself apart from the other films of the iconic creature by delving into his origins, showing his journey from a man into the monster we all know and love today. The story begins with a narrated intro explaining the horrific young years of Vlad the Impaler, who was forced to fight along with 999 other boys from Transylvania for the Turkish Empire at a young age. Vlad has since settled back in Transylvania to rule over the lands as a prince and live out his days in peace. However, when the Turkish Sultan demands 1000 new boys from Transylvania for his wars, including his own son, Vlad takes drastic measures to ensure the safety of his people, beginning his path into becoming Dracula, a scourge on mankind. Worries of Ben Howard I Forget Where We Were

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This album does not sit well in a playlist with Ed Sheeran, no matter how sure you are that singer/songwriters with guitars and nice voices are the same. I Forget Where We Were is a gloomy album, appropriately released in autumn when its lonely, reflective sound can be appreciated. The album feels like an extension of Howard’s last release, 2013’s Burgh Island EP, where Howard experimented with the sounds of his electric guitar and reverb. It builds on what the songwriter learned then, with similar harmonics, tame strumming and percussion that often build to be loud and fast, and an effective

this being a poor attempt to revitalise a classic were quashed early. The plot is well paced and developed, which is surprising given the fact this is a pretty short film. The action scenes are very well done, clearly showing the immense power that the vampires in this film have. The acting is very good, with the main character being shown as both believable and relatable. Charles Dance is the icing on the cake in this film, bringing a real touch of horror into the film with his superb performance as the Master Vampire who gives Dracula his powers. The details and design in the film also deserve a mention, as Castle Dracula was stunning visually, both in its

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Luke Evans stars as Vlad III Tepes, the mythological Dracula

exterior and interior. The armour and weaponry of the Turkish army, though not accurate historically in some cases, are very imposing and well designed, showing the care and attention to detail that went into this film. Still, there are issues with the film. While it’s understandable that the Turkish Empire had to be portrayed as evil to make them a good threat, there are times when this is pushed a bit too much, making the soldiers seem one dimensionally evil, and less believable.

use of strings. The strong feeling of loneliness is a shift in Howard’s style. A listener could once mistake a song dealing with suicide for a positive, Ben Howard returns with upbeat track a more reflective sound because of its melody (i.e. 2011’s Follaton Woods), noteworthy throughout. but now Howard’s emotions Howard yells “Is the world appear a lot more obvious. gone mad or is it me?” in While Rivers in Your Mouth a way sounding closer to sounds vaguely familiar, it desperation than his usual, doesn’t aim to hit the same passionate way (like on feel-good heights tracks from previous tracks Bones and Howard’s last album, Every Depth Over Distance) and is the defining change in his Kingdom, did, for example. style. The album largely uses A voice steeped in agony lyrics for sound rather than becomes apparent album meaning’s sake, but some opener Small Things, and is

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Worries of this being a poor attempt to revitalise a classic were quashed early. The plot is well paced and developed, which is surprising given the fact this is a pretty short film lines suggest where Howard is at mentally. “The anvil and weight upon my back”, “I am not myself today/I am not feeling okay”, “I live alone/I live a lonely life without you/ and I may be troubled” are lyrics from just the first few tracks hinting at unease, perhaps with the fame he has attained. Although a well-produced album with cleverly developed backing vocals and satisfying bass, the LP has its downfalls. The repetitiveness of She Treats Me Well is frustrating, while too many songs fade to almost nothing just to start all over again. The album has its beautiful moments, too. The bridge in End of the Affair could be IFWWW’s

However, these are minor issues, and overall the film holds up pretty well. It’s well acted, has a good story, contains great action, and is less than 90 minutes long. What we have here is a good, short action film that manages to mix a well fleshed story with horrific scenes of vampire violence. Recommended for those who like their vampires with unstoppable power, and who are tired of the sparkle chested twilight vampires to which we’ve all become so accustomed.

Leigh McGowran best sequence, although riffs in Conrad and Time Is Dancing are a close second. Moments like the shortlived key change in the Black Flies-esque song In Dreams are quite special, while the delicacy of Howard’s voice in title track is memorable. Overall, the album makes loneliness seem somewhat appealing, if only for a few listens. Considering the success of Howard’s last album, it is surprising that this attempt has no stand-out radiofriendly songs, although coming from a musician who has suggested he is uncomfortable with fame, perhaps this is no coincidence.

Mark Hogan

lifestyle arts

29 October 2014 | the suss dent’s dinner. Fast forward to Paris Fashion week 1991 where Mr de la Renta is named the first American designer to showcase his work at the prestigious event. Afterward his designs were propelled into mainstream culture; everywhere from Sex and the City to the stars on the red carpet.

the oscar de la renta legacy On Monday November 20th, the fashion world fell silent as news broke of the passing of one of its most influential designers. When a person hears the name Oscar de la Renta, immaculate and intricate designs appear in their imagination, the iconic ladies such as Jackie Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn and Oprah spring to mind. Not to mention the A-list celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Amy Adams and most recently Mrs. Amal Clooney who adored de la Renta’s exquisite work.

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While this week we had to say farewell to the beloved designer, we are left with the memory that his work will continue to be equally as wonderful in future generations

At 82 years, Mr de la Renta accomplished more in his life than other designers would only dare to imagine. Not only did he produce beautifully structured and fantastic designs, but he also paved the way for so many other designers and the industry itself. In 1988, de la Renta’s designs became an international phenomenon when Nancy Regan wore one of his designs at the Presi-

how to be a blogger The world of blogging has exploded in recent years. You name it – there’s a blog post about it. Blogs are incredible as they are like your

own online magazine where you control every aspect of what is published. Whether you’re an old-time blogger, or are thinking of starting a blog, here are a few tips to help you get along: 1. Upload regularly: Choose the day (or days) that you want to publish on and stick to them. This helps your readers know when to check back for new content. 2. Take bright, clear pictures: The kind of pictures you prefer is up to you, but bright, well-lit pictures usually work well. Pictures are the first thing the reader sees when they visit your blog so make them as eye catching and appealing as possible.

3. Type how you talk: Let your personality come through in your writing. If you’ve a habit of saying funny things, throw them in. Write whatever comes naturally to you and what will be easy for your readers to understand and enjoy. 4. Reply to all comments: This is so important because it creates a relationship with your readers. If someone has taken the time to write something nice on your blog always reply, it’s basic blogging etiquette. 5. Promote yourself on social media: Having an Instagram, Twitter page and Facebook for your blog will really help to promote it. The more people you tell the better.

Yet although being associated with the Holde la Renta’s designs lywood icons of the past, were worn by all the designer never lost his types of celebrities sense of the present, and he consistently strived to create modern and fresh gar- who is probably going to pay ments, which is most noticefor the dress, loves it in pink. ably seen on Amal Clooney’s So she buys the pink. Today, wedding day. While this week we had to say farewell to the beloved designer, we are left with the memory that his work will continue to be equally as wonderful in future generations. “When I started, the woman went to the store to buy the same woman goes to the a dress. She saw store and remembers the it in pink and husband likes pink, and she red, and then buys the red.” – Oscar de la she rememRenta bered that the husband, Orlaith Farrell

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At 82 years, Mr de la Renta accomplished more in his life than other designers would only dare to imagine

6. Think of what you would like to read: Look through your Bloglovin feed and see what blogs you read everyday no matter what. What is it about them that makes

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If someone has taken the time to write something nice on your blog always reply, it’s basic blogging etiquette

you keep coming back? Write down a few pointers, and think of things that you feel are missing or could be improved and apply them to your blog. 7. Triple check for spelling

mistakes: Spelling mistakes happen to us all, but failing to check for errors can come across as lazy and careless. 8. Don’t give up: When it comes to blogging, success rarely comes immediately. If it’s something you really enjoy doing, work hard and stick to it, then if success comes from it it’s just a bonus. 9. Pay attention to detail: All the little details add up, so if there’s a smudge of dirt on the background of a picture, remove it, if a sentence doesn’t really make sense, change it. 10. Have fun: This is one of the most important things you can do. Having a blog is amazing because you total control, so make it exactly as you like. Go crazy and have fun with it.

Amy Mulvaney

lifestyle

the suss | 29 October 2014 Don’t get me wrong, Christmas is one of the best and most exciting times of the year. Unfortunately however, the weather can sometimes leave us feeling miserable and sick. So here are a few tips to keep you feeling full of life this winter. 1. Stay warm at home: For many students, electricity bills are a nightmare. However you don’t need to heat the entire house in order to stay warm. Make sure you layer up your socks and clothes, insulate vents and windows, and don’t forget to get that cosy winter duvet out. 2. Buy a tea flask: This will really help to brighten up your mornings and keep you feeling warm and cosy. It can be used for keeping your coffee, hot chocolate or tea nice and warm for that long journey into work or college. 3. Make your “nights

a new york minute

stay happy this winter

in” worthy: Going to a club doesn’t always seem appealing when it’s below freezing outside. However, don’t just sit at home feeling sorry for yourself. Instead make your nights in as fun as possible. Luckily some of the greatest TV programmes start around this time of year. So call up your friends, order a pizza, get out some duvets and

embrace the cosiness of your own home. 4. Stay moisturized: The changes in temperatures can have a huge impact on our bodies and can often results in cracked lips, dry skin and sore eyes. Anyone who has experienced this will know how irritating this is, so avoid this by moisturising every night. It will make you feel much

sure this city will push all the right buttons.

For a relatively new city, it is one with a lot of stories. Unfortunately one of the first I could point out the obvious things people associate New reasons for visiting this city; York with is the devastating the magnificent buildings, tragedy of the 9/11, an attack the buzz of Times Square, the that the entire world witchaos of the subway, however nessed and will never forget. you don’t need to be there The people of New York People will always have an long to realise that this conhowever, have turned this argument for why they becrete jungle can achieve much sad memory into an opporlieve Hong Kong or London more than meets the eye. tunity to create something or even Paris is the best city First of all, the people are beautiful. The Freedom Towin the world. But there is one a sightseeing attraction in er is now the fourth tallest city which cannot be denied themselves. From the 90 year- skyscraper in the world and its title as the most exciting, old Upper East lady making one of the most breathtaking diverse and weirdly wonderful the short trip from her Park sights you will ever see. city in the world. The city that Avenue apartment to the never sleeps: New York. salon every Thursday with her The legacy of the Irish in As someone who has spent miniature Chihuahua in her Manhattan is another reason 6 months living in The Big purse, to the tragic yet typical why we almost have an Apple, I can account for this aspiring actress hopping on obligation to go visit and grand introduction. New York the 6 train to go work a shift at witness first hand the work has so much to offer, whether the 24hr Times Square Diner. hundreds of Irish immiit’s a two week holiday or grants have done over the somewhere you’re considerThe skyline may change from years. It doesn’t take long ing setting up camp for the year to year, but the people to spot their achievements: foreseeable future, you can be never do. the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge and the aforementioned, most recent World Trade Centre. I could write pages upon pages discussing why New York City is without a doubt the best city in the world, but really the only way you are going to find out is to experience it yourself. An experience I’m sure you will want to relive in a heartbeat.

Carina Canavan

better about yourself and will keep you glowing during the winter. 5. Take care of yourself physically: The winter flu creeps around every year, and there is nothing worse than this happening around the time of exams and assignments, so try to avoid this by keeping your immune system strong. Eat correctly, get

enough sleep, drink plenty of water and if possible invest in some multi-vitamins. 6. Invest in the right clothes: Get yourself a good woollen coat. Make sure to bring a hat, scarf, and gloves with you at all times. Trust me, if you don’t you will kick yourself later when you’re waiting at a bus stop and a storm suddenly arrives. 7. Enjoy the Christmas season: Embrace the festivities. Nothing can beat the “Winter Blues” better than being as sociable as you can. Christmas seems to bring out the best in people, so get involved! Organise a Christmas dinner party, buy an ugly Christmas jumper, go on as many “12 pubs of Christmas” as you can, go shopping for presents with your friends, and finally, eat as much Christmas food as possible.

Elaine Fitzpatrick

dcu food society

A group of enterprising Health and Society students have launched the DCU Food Society with the aim of finding innovative and interesting ways to incorporate healthy eating into a busy student life. Their ambitious plan for the first year includes a monthly cooking session and a monthly Foodie Movie Night showing food documentaries and serving alternative snacks (for members only). However, the main attraction this semester is open to all. It’s a Street Food Fest at the end of October, in collaboration with the Urban Arts Society. An exciting array of food events are planned with a distinctively international twist – lots of new delights to

try out! An Instagram competition will take place in early December for “the most alternative Christmas dinner” with the winner getting a free restaurant trip. Again this is open to all of us! An inter-societal masterchef competition is one of the highlights of next semester with a focus on creative ways to make simple dishes on a tight budget. A pot-luck street party event is also in the mix. Sounds like lot of fun with yummy food too. Anyone wishing to join, can check out the DCU Food Society Facebook page.

Anna McCabe

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costumes that cost less Well it’s that time of year again: Halloween. No doubt there will be black cats and scream masks out in their hundreds like always, and although it is very easy to concoct the most OTT and breath-taking costume that will assure we stand out from the crowd, for many of us our bank accounts are not quite as OTT as we would like. So here are three great Halloween costume ideas that you can make at home, on the cheap.

The wind-up doll This cute yet somewhat creepy costume is so easy. A colourful wig, some floral attire, a teddy and frilly socks are the outfit requirements. To make the doll’s handle, use cardboard and either The wind-up doll grey paint or masking tape. Use eyeliner for the stitches if painting isn’t your thing. Maleficent I imagine that this is going to be one of the most popular costumes this year because of the movie that came out this year. When it comes to the clothes, stick with black. For her makeup it’s all about the cheekbones and the red lips, but here’s the tricky part: to make the horns, all you need are two empty toilet roll pieces and black masking tape. Cover the cardboard with the tape going round and round, nar-

The tiger

rowing all the way until (tada) they’re shaped like horns. Attach them to a hairband, and with a bit of backcombing you’re good to go. The tiger Now I know I said cats were unoriginal, but this is the ultimate cat. Fake ears and all black attire, as usual. Then with a sponge, use face paint, and dab orange down your legs, up your arms, onto your shoulders and on the outside of your face. Add a few thin stripes with a narrow paint brush and voila, a cat with a bit of pizzazz.

Emma Dungan

Maleficent

mantalk: makeup your mind I want to talk about men wearing make up. I want to start with a good foundation and not conceal anything. This isn’t intended to make men wear blusher or guy liner and there are so many more puns I wanted to include but have to resist the urge. On Thursday, October 16th, the DCU Cancer Society held an event called the Bros of Tralee. This was a brilliant event designed to raise

awareness for Breast Cancer, with very witty talent and by the end of the night, everyone enjoyed themselves. But what was interesting was that every one of the contestants said the same thing about getting ready: “This is so much effort, I don’t know how girls do it all the time”. It’s true, I was a contestant and had to get mah face did twice during the week and it really was an ordeal.

The next night you’re out on the tear, think about the effort that went into your conquest’s visage before you lick her face off. How long did she spend penciling her eyebrows? Applying fake tan? Straightening or curling her hair? Worrying about when she last wore that dress? And what did you do? Classic night out preparations for a man are: hop in the shower, hop out of the shower, brush teeth, apply smelly spray and then throw your clothes on. For myself, I don’t shave. I don’t even

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halloween makeup ideas While Halloween is one of our favourite times of year, coming up with an idea for a costume scares most of us half to death. Thinking of a costume, spending money on a costume and actually trying to pull the costume off can be a difficult chore. So, why not get a little creative with your eyeliner and lipstick? Pick up a make-up brush, root around for a few cheap face paints and get started on creating the ple of shades lighter to create perfect Halloween look. a pale base. On your eyes, smudge black eye shadow on your lid and underneath, followed by black eyeliner. Use a lipstick brush and paint a red swirl on each cheek, using red lipstick. Finish with red lipstick and black eyeliner for extra detail. Throw on a red bow and white shirt and you’re good to go. Comic-book kid This simple look can be achieved so easily, and the overall look is fantastic. First, draw an outline of your face shape with a black eyeliner pencil. Then using an old, red lipstick paint small polka dots on every inch of your face. It helps to use a lipstick brush for this. Then use Sugar-skull your eyeliner to add detail to This is definitely the most your face; draw lines on the crease of your eyebrows, your creative and time-consuming look. Start by mapping out neckline and nose. Finally where you want your eye add brightly-coloured eye shadow, followed by exagger- sockets to be; the larger the better. Fill this in with black/ ated eyeliner and lipstick for purple face paint. Then, using the full effect. white face paint; paint the rest of your face. Let it dry, and then using black gel eyeliner, draw in your nose. Using the same eyeliner, fill in where you want your mouth to be and draw stitches across. After that, it’s up to you how creative you want to be. Small flowers look well around the eyes, then just add detail on Jigsaw your forehead and chin for Jigsaw is by far one of the creepiest, but easiest looks to extra effect. create. Start by applying your regular foundation; use a cou Orlaith Farrell iron my clothes. I’ve probably worn the same navy shirt on over thirty nights out in the last year. But the attitude of men towards women wearing make up is completely wrong. Too little make up? “Ah she could do with doing herself up a little”. Too much make up? “She’s fierce caked in slap, you wouldn’t know her if you woke up beside her”. We talk an awful lot about a topic that we really do not understand. So why bother? Why would you put on make up when we, the men you are trying to

impress, don’t notice? That’s because women generally don’t put make up on for the sole purpose of attracting a mate. They do it to look nicer, to differentiate between what they are during the day and when they go out, to conceal blemishes and to make themselves feel better. So the next time you’re creeping on Facebook and you want to make a comment on someone’s cosmetics, maybe take a moment to rethink and just don’t say it.

Chris Kennedy

THE COLLEGE VIEW│Wednesday 29 October 2014

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Ceart nó éigeart: Éagsúlacht tuairime i dtaobh Oscar Pistorius

Barra Ó Scannláin, Kerri Nic an tSaoir Leas- Eagarthoir Gaeilge

TÁ sé ar ceann de na cásanna

cúirte is cailiúla dár linne - ‘sé cás Oscar Pistorius, an lúthchleasaí parailimpeach a mharaigh a ghirseach Reeva Steenkamp, luach ar maidin ar Lá Vailintín, 2013. Ach cad chuige a d’éirigh an cás áirithe seo chomh mór agus chomh iomráite agus a d’éirigh? Bhuel, amharcaimís ar phróifíl an lúthchleasaí. Deirtear gur Pistorius an lúthchleasaí is iomráití san Afraic Theas. Is lúthchleasaí géageasnamhach é Pistorius ar baineadh an dá chos leis nuair nach raibh ach 11 mí slánaithe aige. Mar sin ritheann sé le lanna reathaíochta. Bíodh is go bhfuil aithne ar Pistorius mar “lúthchleasaí parailimpeach”, ghlac sé páirt i roinnt chomórtais oilimpeacha fosta. Sé sin comórtais i gcuideachta lúthchleasaithe nach bhfuil míchumas acu. Tá cuid mhaith conspóide bainteach leis seo; tá sé ráite go dtugann na lanna buntáiste leatromach do Pistorius, siocair nach nádúrtha iad. Cibé ar bith, tá sé i ndiaidh a bheith fíor-ráthúil ó thaobh na lúthchleasaíochta de. Anois ba mhainicín dóighiúil í Steenkamp, an ghirseach ab aige, bean ghalánta a bhí sách ráthúil fosta. Mar chúlra gasta ar an mharú; aithníonn Pistorius gur mharaigh sé Steenkamp, ach dar leisean bhí sé den bharúil gur ionróir nó gadaí a bhí ann agus ní Steenkamp. Deir lucht an ionchúisimh go raibh an bheirt i ndiaidh a bheith ag argóint agus gur mharaigh Pistorius d’aon ghnó í. Seo thíos dhá dhearcadh ar an cheist seo casta: Is iomaí “poll” sa scéal seo a thabharfadh le fios go bhfuil rud inteacht i bhfad níos dorcha ag dul ar aghaidh taobh thiar den chuma chorraithe chásmhar a chonacthas ar aghaidh Oscar Pistorius agus é sa chúirt. Cuir i gcás, go bunúsach, an dóigh go ndeachaigh sé féin i dtreo an “ionróra”, agus é “gan a chosa phróistéiteacha” air, seachas díreach fánacht san áit ina raibh sé. Dar le Pistorius, ní hé an sórt duine a chásann

a dhroim, ach dá b’shin mise, agus mé i mo fhear géagasnamhach, ní dóigh liom go mbeinn ag dul ar thóir choimhlinte. De réir na fianaise, is soiléir go raibh na cosa phróistéiteacha ar Pistorius nuair a scaoil sé ceithre pilléir le doras an leithris. Mar sin, cén dóigh a raibh go leor ama ag Pistorius iad a chur air féin, más rud é go raibh sé ag iarraidh

eolas ag duine ar bith eile seachas Oscar féin caidé a tharla i ndáiríre ar an oíche a maraíodh Reeva Steenkamp. Cé go bhfuil tuairim láidir ag cuid mhaith den phobal go bhfuil an locht ar fad ar Oscar, maidir liom féin, tá mise den bharúil gur timpiste thragóideach a tharla de mhíthápa a bhí ann. Chaith Mark Williams-Thomas, iriseoir ón Daily

Tá sé ar ceann de na cásanna cúirte is cailiúla dár linne - ‘sé cás Oscar Pistorius gníomhú go gasta, le dul i ngleic leis an ionróir? Maraim, ní théann an fhianaise seo i gceart lena bhfuil ráite ag Pistorius: NACH raibh na cosa phróistéiteacha air. Ní seo an t-aon sampla den easpa comhchoibhnis seo. Maíonn Pistorius go ndeachaigh an bheirt acu ina chlodladh am inteacht idir 9 agus 10 san oíche, agus gur ith siad thart ar dhá uair an chloig roimhe sin. Ach taispeánann fianaise fhóiréinseach gur ith Steenkamp thart ar 1 a chlog ar maidin, dhá uair sular básaíodh í. Sé, tá bearnaí idir a bhfuil ráite ag Pistorius agus a bhfuil á rá ag lucht an ionchúisimh, ach tá bearnaí idir na fíricí a thug Pistorius san iarratas bannaí níos mó ná bliain ó shin, agus sin a dúirt sé sa chúirt, fosta. Sample de seo ná ceist na ngaothrán. Níor luadh ach gaothrán amháin san iarratas bannaí, ach sa chúirt luaigh Pistorious go raibh dhá ghaothrán i gceist. Chualathas fosta, áfach, nach raibh ach cuid de ghaothrán amháin amuigh ar an bhalcóin. Thig leis tarlú, cinnte, go maraíonn duine an duine mícheart. Ach nuair atá an oiread seo éginnteachta i gceist, níl an dara rogha againn ach é chur dínn mar dúnmharú, coir, agus casadh fianaise. Is follasach nach mbeidh

Mail an-chuid ama i gcuideachta Pistorious leis féin i ndiadh na

timpiste agus é ina thimpeallacht nádúrtha lena theaghlach. Dar le Williams-Thomas, is cinnte gur “fear briste” é Pistorious anois, an ath-lúthcleasaí míchumasach. Mar thoradh leis an mhíchumas atá ag Pistorious, fulaingíonn sé ón imní agus bíonn fadhbanna aige leis. Is galar dáiríre é sin agus dar le síciatraithe, is feidir go raibh freasú ró-antoisceach aige mar gheall ar seo nuair a chuala sé an torn. Ní amháin sin, ach tá bitheagla ag Pistorious roimh stocairí, agus d’fhás an eagla sin agus é ag eirí níos cailíula sa domhan spóirt. Cónaíonn sé san Afraic-theas sa chathair Pretoria, a bhfuil clú agus cáil uirthi mar gheall ar cé chomh baolach is atá sí. Gan bhréag gan áibhéil, bhí Pistorius agus a chlann ina n-íospartaigh de choiriúlacht go minic agus iad ina gconaí ansin. An aon ionadh é go raibh sé ag tnúth le stocáire a bheith sa leithreas sa chás sin? Díreach nuair a thug Pistorious faoi deara cad a tharla, bhrís sé síos an doras agus rinne sé iarracht saol Reeva a

shábhail. Cad chuige a dhéanfadh sé a leithéid más d’aon ghnó a scaoil sé an pilléar léi? Is léir gur lámhaigh sé í de thimpiste mar gur cheap sé gur stocáire a bhí ann. Is íorónta agus is coscrach an scéal é go raibh sé ag iarraidh Reeva a chosaint nuair a scaoil sé an urchar a mharaigh í.

FOCLÓIR lúthchleasaí = athlete mainicín = model baolach = dangerous

Tá cás Pistorius ar ceann de na cásanna cúirte is cailiúla dár linne.Credit: Sportskeeda.com

Wednesday 29 October 2014│THE COLLEGE VIEW

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Foireann camógaíochta DCU ar ais le haghaidh bliain eile

Ciara Ní Chába Ranníocóir @ciaramc5

TÁ an fhoireann camógaíochta

ar ais le chéile in DCU agus tar éis bliain iontach anuraidh, tá siad ag iarraidh cur lena rath i mbliana. Tá Stephen Behan fós i gceannas ar an bhfoireann agus tá Stephen Fitzgerald ann mar traenálaí leis. Tá an bheirt mar

Tá an fhoireann camógaíochta ar ais le chéile in DCU agus tar éis bliain iontach anuraidh, tá siad ag iarraidh cur lena rath i mbliana bhaill den chlub Na Fianna, i mBaile Átha Cliath. Tá cabhair agus tacaíocht ag teacht ó Eimear Mc Carthy freisin, imreoir Naomh Uinseann agus iarimreoir DCU. Bhuaigh siad an Corn Purcell dhá uair i ndiaidh a chéile sa bhliain 2012 agus 2013 agus anuraidh, chuaigh siad ar aghaidh go Béal Feirste le haghaidh

an corn Ashbourne, craobh camógaíochta triú leibhéal. Bhí a fhios ag na cailíní go raibh an Corn Ashbourne mórthaibhseach i gcomparáid leis an gCorn Purcell. Chun páirt a ghlacadh san Ashbourne Cup, bhí orthu cluiche cáilithe a imirt in aghaidh Ollscoil Chathair Chorcaí, agus tar éis cluiche iontach, tháinig DCU amach leis an mbua. Bhí an comórtas Ashbourne ar siúl i mBéal Feirste le linn deireadh seachtaine i mí Feabhra i mbliana agus deireadh seachtain iontach a bhí i gceist. D’imir siad in aghaidh Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Phort Láirge sa chluiche leathcheannais ach tar éis cluiche deacair in aimsir an-fhliuch, bhí WIT rólaidir dóibh. Éacht iontach a bhí ann don fhoireann. Ar an Domhnach, chuaigh siad chun an cluiche ceannais a fheiceáil. Imríodh na cluichí go léir sna páirceanna imeartha de chuid Ollscoil na mBanríocha. Fiú go bhfuil cúpla phríomh-imreoir ón mbliain seo chuaigh thart tar éis imeacht, tá 83 cailín cláraithe le haghaidh an fhoireann camógaíochta i mbliana. Tá cáilíní le scileanna éagsúla ó gach bliain sa choláiste agus ó na ceithre chúinne in Éirinn ar an bhfoireann. Tá an-chuid dóibh sa chéad bhliain – rud atá iontach le feiceáil.

Gach Luain, bíonn seisiúin sa spórtlann chorpacmhainne ar maidin acu agus traenáil san oíche ar an Astro in ionad traenála Naomh Chláir. Bhí an áit forbartha i rith an tsamhraidh agus is iontach an rud é go bhfuil na háiseanna ann anois don traenáil agus go bhfuil spórtlann san áit chéanna. Taitníonn na háiseanna úra go mór leis an bhfoireann. Ó thaobh na cluichí de, tá an sraith i mbliana tosaithe agus an chéad bua bainte amach. Bhí cluiche in aghaidh Choláiste Ollscoile Bhaile Átha Cliath ar siúl Dé Máirt seo caite, an 14 Deireadh Fómhair. Tar éis taispeántas iontach ón bhfoirean ar oíche fuar, d’éirigh leo an bua a fháil. Tá an chéad chluiche eile sa sraith acu ar an dara lá is fiche de mhí Dheireadh Fómhair in aghaidh Ollscoil Ulaidh Báile Shiurdáin i mBéal Feirste. I mbliana, beidh DCU mar óstach don Chorn Ashbourne. Beidh na cluichí go léir ar siúl i bpáirceanna imeartha Naomh Chláir. Ócáid iontach do DCU a mbeidh ann agus beidh comórtas iontach ar siúl an deireadh seachtain sin. Tá an fhoireann camógaíochta in DCU ag dul ó neart go neart agus cinnte go mbeidh rudaí iontacha le cloisteáil uathu go luath.

Tá an fhoireann camógaíochta in DCU ag dul ó neart go neart.Credit: DCU.ie

FOCLÓIR cluiche leathcheannais = semi-final spórtlann chorpacmhainne = fitness gym taispeántas = display

Filleadh Harry Potter Eoghan Connor Ranníocóir @thecollegeview

tríocha bliain d’aois don chéad scannán. Níl duine ar bith ró-chinnte faoi chéard a bhéas ar siúl sa scannán, toisc gur chiclipéid é an leabhar - cén chaoi a

BA bheag nár phléasc Facebook

Ba bheag nár phléasc Facebook an tseachtain seo caite nuair a d’fhógair JK Rowling go bhfuil trí scannán nua Harry Potter ar an mbealach

an tseachtain seo caite nuair a d’fhógair JK Rowling go bhfuil trí scannán nua Harry Potter ar an mbealach. Sheol sí tvuít nach ndearna ciall ar bith, ach le cúpla millún duine á leanúint, níorbh fhada go bhfuarthas amach gurbh anagram a bhí ann, ag insint dúinn go raibh Harry ag teacht ar ais chugainn. Cúpla lá ina dhiadh sin, fograíodh go mbeadh trí scannán, bunaithe ar an leabhar a scríobh Rowling do Comic Relief “Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them” ar an scáileán, in 2016, 2018 agus 2020. Beidh an chéad cheann bunaithe sna fichidí i Nua Eabhrac, agus Newt Scamander mar an príomhcharactar. Dar leis an Tá trí scannán úr Harry Potter ar an leabhar, rugadh i Sasana é sa mbealach bhliain 1897 - ciallaíonn sé sin Credit: Wordpress.com go mbeidh sé idir fhiche agus

dhéanfaidh siad trí scannáin as? Toisc go bhfuil sé ag tarlú beagnach seachtó bliain roimh Harry Potter, ní fheicfidh muid Harry nó a chairde sa sraith nua. Ach, ní hionann sin agus a rá nach mbeidh éinne a airíonn uainn ann. B’fhéidir go bhfeicfeá Dumbledore, nó na taibhse i Hogwarts. Deirtear sa leabhar go raibh Newt in Hufflepuff é féin. Beidh David Yates, an stiúrthóir a bhí i gceannas ar na scannáin Potter deireanacha, ag obair lena fhoireann arís, rud

atá an lucht leanúna an-sásta leis, agus beidh Jo ag tógáil páirt lárnach sa scannán í féin. Don chéad uair riamh, tá sí ag scríobh agus fiú ag stiúrthóireacht!

atá i gceist leis ná go nglacann siad páistí amach as institiúid dáinséaracha agus cuidíonn leo saol nua a thosach. Dar leo, sa tréimhse sin,tá siad tar éis 12,000 páistí a shábháil. Daoine iad go d’fhéadfadh a bheith ar na sráideanna, i bpriosiún, nó faoi thionchar na ndrugaí faoi sin. Is iontach an rud é daoine le cumhacht agus tionchar a fheiceáil ag déanamh maitheas. Scríobh sí an leabhar “Fantasic Beasts” don charthanacht Comic Relief ar an gcéad dul síos, eagraíocht a chuireann seirbhisí ar fáil do pháistí ar fud an domhain. Níl dabht ar bith go rachaidh cuid mhór den bhrábus a thuilleann na scannáin nua do na daoine sin i ngéarchéim.

Ta beagáinín brú ar an sraith is iad na scannáin Harry Potter na cinn is cáilúla agus is mó feicthe riamh, le hocht mbilliún euro tuillte go dtí seo. Ach is gá a rá nach bhfuil Rowling ann don airgead. Thosaigh Rowling amach ag obair do Amnesty International, áit a bhfaca sí an taobh dorcha den chine daonna. Ní dhearna tvuít = tweet sí dearmad riamh ar chéard a d’fhoghlaim sí agus sí ag obair ciclipéid = encyclopedia ann, agus sa bhliain 2010, thosaigh sí a carthanacht féin. Lu- stiúrthóireacht = directing mos an t-ainm atá air agus is éard

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THE COLLEGE VIEW│Wednesday 29 October 2014

Features

Can Women Have It All?

Catherine Devine Features Editor @Catherinedevin1

THE tech giants who can do it

all: Facebook and Apple now freeze eggs. If you have children early, your career is over. That’s the message from Facebook and Apple this week. Apple and Facebook evidently don’t agree that women can be successful both at home and at work as they have offered a new incentive to get women to put off child rearing for as long as possible. Their new incentive offers to pay to have their female workers’ eggs frozen so that they can pass the best days of their lives working for and succeeding in the company. However many women do succeed in raising a family and being at the top of their careers. Joanne Sweeney-Burke, Managing Director at the Digital Training Institute, Media Box & Young Minds Online, has two kids and does her best to balance her home life and work life on a daily basis. “I think that you need a family that support you in business and I think that you have to equally be supportive of your family. There is no such thing as the perfect work-life balance, you just accept that you have a busy life at home and at work and you make the best of it,” Joanne told The College View. When asked about Facebook and Apple’s new incentive, Joanne said “I think this new initiative is an indication of the

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The tech giants who can do it all: Facebook and Apple now freeze eggs struggles and sacrifices that women have to make to keep all the balls in the air. I think it’s a sad reflection of our Government’s policies in terms of supporting women who work and I also think it’s a reflection of how technological advances are being used to create more prosumers and we are simply advancing in a world where we want to dictate everything”. Another woman who balances work and her family every day is mother of eight and RTÉ presenter, Miriam O’ Callaghan. Dubbed the ‘Supermum’, Miriam is known for success at both child rearing and at working in a top position at RTÉ. After a recent Prime Time show, Miriam spoke to The College View about how to succeed both at home and at work. Put simply, Miriam said “It takes a lot of hard work and a bit of luck. But mostly hard work.” It’s probable that freezing a woman’s eggs won’t solve the problem, just delay it. If they’re not going to have time when they’re 20 then they’ll be even more established in the company by the time they’re 40. Is this about innovation or is it a perks race? Maybe the freezing of eggs is just an added perk to recruit the best employees all over the world. This idea of your boss being involved in your fertility seems very invasive. Work and personal lives should be kept separate. Both men and women should

be allowed to make their own decision based on their own lives without interference from their companies. Imagine talking about your fertility during a meeting with your employer. This new incentive has received much criticism in the media. The Financial Times said “will an Apple frozen egg still be compatible with its mother after a couple of years of new product releases?” The whole concept seems a bit ridiculous. It seems odd to think that a giant tech company could care this much about their employees that they are spending more than ¤12,000 to facilitate them to have children when they’re older. While it seems absurd to think so, Facebook and Apple have been known to provide healthcare, dentistry, opticians and crèches for their employees. It certainly seems like an option for women who do want to advance in their career and hold off on family life. The scary thing is that for this concept to have taken hold, there must be a demand for it. At least we are seeing companies working for women’s rights, even if they are far-fetched. If women are getting new initiatives to further themselves in the workplace then what about the men? Imagine the hysteria if Apple and Facebook began to freeze men’s sperm. Or should men be given more parental leave to counter balance the initiative?

What these companies should be doing is to offer more flexibility and support to parents

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we are simply advancing in a world where we want to dictate everything

so that they can spend more time at home with their families. No mother wants to leave their kids in a crèche all day and go to work but that is what they have to do if they want to be successful in the office. Corporate society is churning out half present mothers who are struggling to balance both work and parenthood with many mothers settling in middle level jobs. The scary thing is that this initiative is aimed at girls in their twenties. Approaching twenty myself, I can’t imagine being offered by an employer to freeze my eggs in order to increase my productivity. We aren’t machines, where we can turn off switches to stop us from reproducing when the time isn’t right for these corporate industries. Amidst the controversy, it’s clear that with the right amount of work and balance, women can have it all. “It just depends on what having it all means to you,” said Joanne Sweeney- Burke. “I make sure to look out for my husband and kids, even though I worry that I don’t always excel at it. I make time for them and we have pockets in the week that are sacred. Bedtime is time for Bobby (5) to unlock the ‘storybox’ - my brain full of original stories and he is the only one with the key. For Sophie (19) it’s time during college - I am based in NUIG and Sophie studies there. We all know what each other is doing and we talk and communicate a lot.”

Wednesday 29 October 2014│THE COLLEGE VIEW

Features

Weight Loss Supplements: Healthy or a Hoax? Jade O’Leary Deputy Features Editor

AS a 20-year-old woman I have

tried my fair share of weight-loss methods. I’m the type of person that just has to look at a bar of chocolate for it to go straight to my hips, so if anybody suggests a new diet technique that will help me in my eternal struggle for skinniness, you can pretty much count me in. I have cut out carbs, gone to fitness classes, meticulously counted calories and tried teas that supposedly suppress your appetite. My latest excursion, the 5:2 diet, requires you to eat normally for five days a week and then only eat a maximum of 500 calories for two ‘fast’ days. Sadly, nothing I have tried so far has given me the fantastic results I desire. I am still not supermodel thin and I’m about as likely to see a thigh gap appear

Jade O’Leary discusses whether or not diet supplements really give the amazing results that they claim. between my legs as I am a unicorn trotting through my college campus. Despite my never-ending efforts to get thin, something that has never appealed to me is the use of diet shakes and pills. Using supplements to tamper with your body’s natural digestion/ metabolism/fat absorption processes freaks me out a little. Plus, the horror stories about multiple different side effects (such as hair loss and brittle bones) are enough to make anyone second guess what exactly is entering your system. Lipotrim is one of the most popular weight-loss shakes available in Ireland. It is designed for those who are clinically ‘obese’, but many people with a lot less weight to lose also use these products. The idea is to replace

meals with three very low-cal ‘milkshakes’ a day. The results are quick and often drastic – just as any method of starvation would be. Many women have taken to weight-loss forums online to share their experience with Lipotrim, and multiple users have said they have piled the weight straight back on once they start eating normally again. Pharmacist Linda Quirke from Roches Allcare Pharmacy in Wexford, told The College View that “Using weight loss supplements such as this may not provide adequate nutritional content to allow the body to thrive.” The Pharmanord CLA Booster, a fat-binding pill containing green tea extract, is another popular weight management product among Irish women.

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Using weight loss supplements such as this may not provide adequate nutritional content to allow the body to thrive While it is not as extreme as Lipotrim, the end results are still dubious. According to its information leaflet, each pill can help bind the amount of fat contained in a 100 gram portion of Frenchfries – but only in conjunction with healthy eating and exercise. “They might be an aid, but you’d need to be eating healthily and improving exercise levels,” said Linda, while also advocating natural foods such as porridge as effective fat binders without the hefty price-tag. Ultimately, the only surefire way to become slimmer, fitter and healthier is through a change of diet and an increase in exercise. We can kid ourselves that there are quick-fix methods out there that ‘really work’, but in reality weight loss requires quite a lot of hard work and dedication.

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THE COLLEGE VIEW│Wednesday 29 October 2014

Features

From naggins to nothing Aine Mark Monk Contributor

SOBER October is upon us, and

the question on everybody’s mind is how a devout drinker can partake in the festivities. How does one go from braving beer pong and savouring shots? The answer is simple: sheer will power. For those of you who are unaware, Sober October is a fundraising campaign run by Macmillian Cancer Support. Participants ‘Go Sober‘ for the month of October to raise money for charity. A great way to stay sober is to engage in social interactions with like-minded individuals. Sober Soc regularly organise alternatives to the typical nightclub based social events of student life. This society champions sobriety without the pressure to abstain from alcohol for life. Sober Soc recently organised DCU’s very first ‘Sober Week’ which was filled to the brim with events such as ‘Would I Lie to You?’ which was organised in

collaboration with Psych Soc. It featured two teams; one for each society, who took turns regaling either truthful or dishonest tales. The opposition then judged whether the spiel was accurate or not. One of the best ways to adopt sobriety as a habit, rather than a fad, is to socialise normally, but substitute spirits for soft drinks. This sounds idyllic in theory, but often proves impossible as peers pour all sorts of alcoholic potions into their pint glasses whilst you sip on what may be dubbed ‘the sensible option’. Among the main issues with opting to be sober is the shocked expression and endless stares from peers who struggle to comprehend the concept (particularly in the cases of nights out and social gatherings where the consumption of alcoholic beverages is the ‘norm’). Sobriety is an eye-opener at best. It provides you with a different perspective on the social scenes you succumb to. One becomes very aware of the questionable dance moves of your peers and their wonderfully

pitched performances of tunes blared from amps. Not everyone is ‘all about that bass’ when it almost bursts every set of eardrums in the vicinity. Another benefit of going sober for October is that, although regrettable decisions may still be made, there is a sense of relief when leaving a party or nightclub with the knowledge that memories of the night will still be intact come morning. Abstaining from alcohol allows for a lot more activities. Imagine all the possibilities when splurging on shots is a thing of the past. A lot of money is saved by ditching spirits for soft drinks and drunkenly ordered donner kebabs for a healthy diet. Sober October has undoubtedly changed my own perspective on sobriety in general. It has allowed me to be more sociable without the need to consume excessive amounts of alcohol. Sobriety doesn’t stand for staying in, staying away from those who drink or saying no to social interactions. It’s a conscious choice for health and wealth.

TEDx Conference to be held for second time in DCU

Giulia Luzi Contributor

DCU announced it will host its

second TEDx Conference following the success of last year’s inaugural event. This comes as exciting news for those who dreamed of taking part in TED conferences, either as live spectators, sitting comfortably and enjoying the show, or maybe one day on the stage sharing their own “ideas worth spreading”. This is the motto of TED conferences, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give talks about their inspirational lives and experiences in 18 minutes or less. TED speakers have included personalities such as Bill Gates, the author of the best seller novel “Eat, Pray, Love” Elizabeth Gilbert, Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Ebert, Facebook’s Chief Operative Officer Sheryl Sandberg, the Chilean writer Isabel Allende and the former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Many like me spent hours watching TED Talks videos on ted.com, both for college and personal interest, and I admit taking notes and even crying over some really inspirational speeches. So when last year I heard DCU was organising its first TEDx conference (where the x means it’s a local, self-organised event), I did all I could to get my hands on a ticket. As expected the conference held in the Helix was a great success. The theme of the event was “transforming lives and societies”. Successful Credit: . Gianluca Avagnina DCU alumni shared their ideas

and experiences on a vast range of subjects, from third-level education to entrepreneurship to music film production. One of the most inspiring guests was a former prostitute, Rachel Moran, who described her experience as being a “human masturbation aid” and stressed that “real men don’t pay”. Another interesting and controversial contribution was given by a serial entrepreneur Liavan Mallin, who presented her revolutionary idea of ‘9-year-old entrepreneurs’. The interesting part of her project was the idea of teaching basic business in school, while I will leave the importance of teaching children how to make money open to debate. The only downside of last year’s TEDx conference was there were limited seats, and the tickets were sold out in only 30 minutes. However, reportedly this year’s event will be organised on a bigger scale and more tickets should be available for students. There’s another amazing novelty for the second edition of TEDx DCU, and that is that students were asked to suggest guest speakers. This gives us a chance to play an active role in the outcome of the TEDx conference. So if you have someone in mind with an inspirational life or interesting experiences that you’d like to see at the event, don’t hesitate and send their name in. A Facebook page and Twitter account have been set up for the occasion. There isn’t an official date for the event, but keep your eyes and ears open and be ready to get your hands on a ticket. It’ll be worth it.

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Another Precious Life Lost on Irish Roads Caoimhe Mc Bride Contributor

AFTER celebrating their daugh-

ter’s 19th birthday, they thought that she had her whole life ahead of her. Kym had plans to travel the world, go to college and to grow older with her friends and family. One knock at the Harley household changed their lives forever, their wonderful daughter and the “heart and soul” of their family was taken from them in an instant. October 14th saw the tragic death of a 19-year-old Donegal girl in a road accident. Kym Harley was the daughter of well-

known Fine Gale county councillor Martin Harley and his wife Denise. Kym was the front seat passenger in a one vehicle collision outside the twin towns of Ballybofey and Stranorlar two weeks ago. In the dark hours of the morning the car in which she was travelling hit a ditch before rolling over, killing Kym on impact, only 300 meters from the front door of her family home. The alarming fact is, these tragedies happen all the time. Kym stepped into the car that night without the slightest notion that it would be her last journey. “Kym’s zest for life, and beautiful personality endeared her to anyone who had the privilege of knowing her,” Kym’s

father said in a moving tribute at her funeral. Hundreds of families are torn apart each year as a result of car accidents and Kym was one of the people killed on Irish roads that week. In the words of The Road Safety Authority, “will you be in next week’s figures?” According to the RSA,the number of deaths on Irish roads last year was 190, that’s an increase of 17% from the previous year. Road deaths are becoming frighteningly more common and it is up to us to prevent the figures from continuing to rise. Amongst those killed last year 43 of them were aged between 16 and 26. The most frightening thing of all is that the majority of

road incidents are preventable. The main causes of accidents include speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, using a mobile phone whilst driving or driving under the influence. One error and lives are lost, in a matter of seconds. If you are the driver or the passengers in a car it is your responsibility to ensure everyone traveling in the car wears their seatbelt, to stay within the speed limit and lookout for any pedestrians and cyclists on the road. These small steps save lives. If you have a full licence and tax on your car, you can legally sit behind the wheel of any car from the age of 17. Young drivers are sitting into powerful cars that

some don’t know how to control. Theoretically speaking, giving a licence to a 17 year old is like giving them a licence to kill. Not to stereotype young drivers but the reality is that there are some reckless drivers out there. Imagine a member of your family answering the door to hear that you’ve been killed in a road accident or imagine killing a loved one because of things you can control. We are lucky enough to have been born into a world where science and engineering are moving forward and cars are becoming more powerful. At the end of the day, we all need to be more careful before another loved one is buried six feet under.

What to do if you are unhappy with your college course Colm Quinn Contributor

WHAT do you do if you hate

your course? You’re panicking. Your CAO choices weren’t as well thought out as they should have been. Now you’re in college and you hate everything about your course. Or maybe you’re further on and have slowly grown to despise what you do.

First Year You do have an option to switch course early on. This might not cost anything in the first few weeks but it may affect your grant entitlements. Careersportal.ie says, “This usually works best if the transfer is

between two similar courses, subject or programme areas. However, beyond certain dates colleges can’t facilitate this.” Leaving now will affect your eligibility for a grant if you go onto do another course. If you’re in first year and drop out now, you won’t be eligible for one until second year of your next course. If you’re in second year, you won’t be eligible till third and so on. Careersportal.ie explains, “If you change courses and repeat first year in college you will pay the full cost for that repeat year – a total of approx. 8,000.” That’s a massive thing for a lot of people who can’t go to college for even a year without a grant. If that’s you, you’re options are limited. Really, you’d have to spend most of the time you’re not in college working. Your tutors will be able to

tell you what’s coming up on the course. The reason you’re having trouble could be because you don’t like first year’s modules. You might find what’s being studied in further years much more interesting.

Later Years If you’re further on in your course and are realising that despising your course isn’t just a phase then you’re still not drifting without a motor. You might never be able to go back to a university but doing something you love at a lower level, such as a FETAC course, could lead you onto better things. The courses don’t cost anywhere near as much either. Diarmuid Haughian of careerguidance.ie says it’s best

to stick out your degree anyway, “You will always have that base qualification which can also be used to claim credits on other courses and perhaps skip a year or two on another course.” Finishing your degree is another option. Work in a job related to it and go back to college part time for another degree or to do a post-grad. Juggling a job and study will be hard and part time will obviously take longer but if it’s a choice between doing that for a few years and then doing something you like for the rest of your life or staying at something you despise, you’re probably better off doing a bit more study. Haughain says to not give up to easily, “Seek help and let the course administrators, the course head and your family know that you are struggling. Speak up and also let your fellow

students know and join support groups.”

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THE COLLEGE VIEW│Wednesday 29 October 2014

Sport

Roche: DCU still stronger than ever before DCU Soccer manager Declan Roche speaks to The College View about his side’s opening games this season Ruaidhrí Croke Sports Editor @Ruaidhri_Croke

DCU soccer manager Declan

Roche believes that his side are the strongest the university has ever had, despite a disappointing loss to DIT last week. A 2-1 loss has left the Glasnevin side sitting third in the league table, two points behind UCD in second place. Speaking about last week’s game Roche felt his side were hard done by. “The conditions were poor and the pitch was poor too. I was happy with the players generally, we played well although we did concede two sloppy goals but overall the team played well and we didn’t deserve to lose the game. “We’ve had a number of changes each week as well so I’m not too disappointed, in fact I’m quite confident going forward. I still maintain that we have the best players we’ve ever had in the club. I still think we’ll go very close.” DCU are currently in third place in the CUFL North Division, four points behind league leaders and last year’s Collingwood Cup winners, NUI Maynooth. With the top four teams going into the quarter-finals Roche is quite confident his team will progress. “The way the league is it’s very tight which is a good thing in some regards. We’ve got Sligo away and then Trinity at home so we’ll be looking to get maximum points from them. That’ll be 10 points then which would definitely get us into the quarter-finals and the target would be to finish top two.” The top two teams in the north division get the advatage

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I’M QUITE CONFIDENT GOING FORWARD. I STILL MAINTAIN THAT WE HAVE THE BEST PLAYERS WE’VE EVER HAD IN THE CLUB. I STILL THINK WE’LL GO VERY CLOSE.

Spence leading the next wave of DCU’s rugby tide Continued from back page ing new players. It would be nice if we had an under-20s team; the talent’s there. I did a summer camp this year and I think there were 93 girls at it and the talent is unreal.” Regardless of what is happening on a national level, Sophie Spence’s aura certainly seems to be working its magic on DCU Rugby already. Whether or not the club’s results will reflect this remains to be seen, but the long journey to bridge the gap between DCU and the elite rugby colleges has just begun.

DCU confirms partnership with Cricket Ireland Ruaidhrí Croke Sports Editor @Ruaidhri_Croke

DCU has confirmed a new two-

DCU captain and Shelbourne player Robbie Gaul has impressed yet again this season. Credit Sportsfile

of playing the third or fourth team in the south division at home, something that Roche sees as being very important. “I think the home game is important. Last year we got UCC at home and it does make a difference. Second plays third so we could be going to play Waterford or Athlone but, having said that, I have no problem going to play anybody. We’d definitely like a home draw so we’re pushing to get that second slot.” Since coming into the college in September, Shelbourne forward

Alan O’Sullivan has netted both of DCU’s goals so far and looks to be a danger in the lone striker role. “Alan has done well so far and he’s been quite keen. With the League of Ireland season coming to an end he’ll be with us a lot more now for training and the like. He’s a big strong lad and he’s going to do well. With the Airtricity League starting again next February the likes of Alan and Robert Gaul have important months ahead with us to try to get a move back into the Airtricity League.” Next up for DCU is IT Sli-

go away. The Westerners are somewhat of an unknown quantity in the division having not been in the top league last season and Roche is careful not to underestimate them. “My former assistant, John Russell, is a development officer up in Sligo so he’s told me a bit. They’ve made a lot of progress up there. They have two home games to go, us and DIT, so they might be thinking that they can qualify too if they win the two of them. The standard is certainly higher this year.”

year partnership with Cricket Ireland which will see the development of elite practice facilities for the national team and Leinster Lightning players, ahead of next year’s Cricket World Cup. As part of the two-year agreement Cricket Ireland will receive support for the training and development of its players, coaches and managers through access to the university’s specialist sporting facilities. The agreement is a big step for Irish cricket as it means that more players will stay in the country, and specifically in DCU, rather than emigrtating to the UK, something that is par for the course for most elite Irish cricketers. The programme will also extend to DCU’s sports scholarship programme which will now incorporate cricket. A new cricket training area, with turf and artificial nets, will be constructed and mentor schemes will be put in place for senior and provincial cricket players undertaking studies in DCU. Professor Briain MacCraith, President of DCU, said of the partnership, “Cricket is certainly putting Ireland on the map, both nationally and internationally and we look forward to colaborating with Cricket Ireland as it implements its ambitious development programme.”

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DCU won’t feel too hard done

by, after being left to rue a host of missed chances as they lost 2-1 to an organised DIT outfit. In the end they only had themselves to blame as they were simply too wasteful in front of goal. DCU went into the game on decent form off the back of an opening day win against city rivals UCD and a 1-1 draw with league leaders NUI Maynooth. However, a sloppy goal conceded in the opening two minutes and a second in the 35th minute, meant Declan Roche’s charges were always going to struggle in the blustery conditions in Cabra. DIT looked lively from the off, with Lindo Majola impressing in the forward line. His pass in the second minute caught the DCU defence napping and strike partner Jamal Traore latched onto the through ball,

before supplying a cool finish to give the home side an early lead. Roche’s side were level just minutes later, when a lofted ball found its way to DCU’s leading goalscorer, Alan O’Sullivan, who lifted the ball over a helpless Gavin Moore and slid the ball into an empty net. From then on the Glasnevin side seemed in control. Irish junior international Luke Kelly showed glimpses of sheer class, both his touch and ability to turn quickly were sublime as he sprayed the ball out wide. DCU enjoyed a series of good chances in the subsequent minutes. O’Sullivan failed to add to his tally, blazing over from close range in the 10th minute. The real threat came from Dean Gregan down the left channel, who time and again slipped past Conor Dowd, and flashed the ball across the box. O’Sullivan should have given the visitors the lead with a free header on 16 minutes. It was DIT, however, who made the most of their limited

DCU come up short against an organised DIT side Credit Aidan Broletti

chances and in the 35th minute, their diligence paid off. Dean Gibbons lofted a 25 yard free-kick into the box and after some poor defending, the

ball found its way to the feet of Rhys Gorman and he blasted home from close range. The DCU anxiety was evident after the goal as the goalkeeping coach was sent from the sideline after exchanging words with a match official. After the interval, it was all DIT with Gibbons again making a nuisance of himself, forcing a good save from David Flaherty. From then on O’Sullivan was slowly phased out of the game, with DIT intent on keeping possession and seeing the game out. On two separate occasions, DCU were caught too high up the pitch and Robbie Gaul came to the rescue against a three-pronged DIT attack.

Doherty shines at handball Intervarsities DCU return with mixed results from handball Intervarsities Aishling O’Keef and Cian Roche Sports Reporters

IT was a disappointing outing

for DCU’s Handball team at the 60X30 Intervarsities in Kilkenny this year, with the Glasnevin based college coming away with only one winner from the tournament. Of the nine that made the trip to the three day event,

which commenced October 17th, only one walked away with an intervarsity title. Emma Doherty, in her first intervarsity, claimed the Women’s B Singles contest after overcoming UCC’s Emer Lynch in two games. Doherty won the first game comprehensively, 21-5, but was made to work hard in the second, edging Lynch 21-17. Doherty the teamed up with two time Senior All- Ireland champion, Aishling O’Keefe, for the Women’s Open doubles final. The duo, however, came up short against Trinity College’s Ciara Mahon and Lisa McKenna. O’Keefe also took on Mahon in the earlier Women’s Open Final. Despite rushing to a 9-1 lead in game one, Mahon

came back to take the first game 21-9. Mahon won the second game on the same scoreline. Kyle Duff was the strongest of the men’s competitors, winning the Division C Men’s Single in a thrilling 3 game encounter with GMIT’s Stephen McNicholas. Duff narrowly lost out in the first game 21-20, but surged back with a 21-12 victory in game two. Duff then cruised to victory in the final tie break game, an 11-0 win, handing him a first Intervarsity title. The Men’s team didn’t fair too well either, with four students competing in the Divison A Men’s Open. John Walsh, Cian Ó’Dálaigh and Jamie Joyce all had disappointing runs, none of whom reaching the final.

Corey Fay was the only remaining team member in the competition and managed to secure a place in the final against UL’s Peter Flanagan. A tight opening game saw Fay fall narrowly short, losing out 2117. The second was more straight forward and Flanagan cruised to a 21-5 victory.

The substitutions made little impact and despite DCU’s continuing efforts to keep the game flowing through quick restarts, a draw seemed out of reach. A late DCU resurgence in the final 10 minutes saw some frantic last gasp efforts, the best of which came from Mark Walshe. O’Sullivan slipped a ball through the DIT defence

DCU David Flaherty, Phillip Kavanagh, Shane McCann (Conor Ralf 62’), Kevin Molloy, Robert Gaul, Luke Kelly, Darren Craven Jack Watson, Mark Walshe, Dean Gregan, Alan O’Sullivan

DIT Gavin Moore, Conor Dowd, Jamie Cross (Abdeen Abdul 50’), Graham Fitzpatrick, Niall Cooney, Gary Curran, Jamal Traore, Rys Gormon, Dean Gibbons, Lindo Majola and Walshe’s effort produced a fine save from Gavin Moore. DCU will have felt unlucky to come away with nothing, especially after squandering a number of excellent chances. DIT, however, came away with a much needed three points to see them rise to 4th in the CUFL Premier Division North.

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DCU sweep aside IT Sligo with ease DCU ladies football team beat IT Sligo with ease on Thursday evening in their second league game Garrett Lavin Sports Reporter @CVSport

IT was a comprehensive win for

DCU’s senior ladies in St. Clare’s against I.T Sligo. In what was a one-sided game it was DCU who dominated from the start, winning by 6-26 to 0-02. DCU were by far the more physical and more skilful team. They were first to every ball, better with possession and ferocious in the tackle. It could be seen early on that they would have no trouble dispelling their counterparts from the west. All the individual battles that went on around the pitch were won by DCU players. From one to 15 each player got the better of their marker and the substitutes that were introduced also made sure Sligo couldn’t even think of mounting a comeback. DCU started the game at a ferocious pace. After winning the throw-in, a quick hand passing move ended up in the hands of half-forward Sarah Rowe who scored her first point of the night. Aided by a strong wind in the

first period, DCU pinned IT Sligo into their own half and it wasn’t long until DCU scored their first goal of the night. DCU’s persistent pressure and tackling payed off as they forced a turnover. A quick passing move ensued with Sarah Rowe finishing it off. DCU got three further points without reply until IT Sligo registered their only score in the half. The strong wind helped a high ball into the DCU back line to drop into the hands of the IT Sligo corner-forward who took her score well. DCU won a penalty after 15 minutes but it wasn’t converted and a point was scored on the rebound by Dublin player Siobhan Woods. DCU soon put the game to bed as two quickfire goals ended any hopes IT Sligo had of coming up to Dublin and getting a result. DCU didn’t switch off however as a certain goal chance for IT Sligo after 20 minutes was rooted out by the superb DCU Full back line led by Sligo’s Grainne O’ Loughlin. DCU finished the half strongly by registering 10 points in the final 10 minutes to go in with the score at 3-16 to 0-01 at the break. IT Sligo, aided by a strong wind

A comprehensive win for DCU’s senior ladies in St.Clare’s against I.T. Sligo Credit ClodaghMcManamon

in the second half, would have hoped to have put some respectability on the scoreline but just a minute in Siobhan Woods crushed any belief left in the westerners as yet again a quick pass and move play resulted in a goal for DCU. The second half, much like

the first, was a non event. IT Sligo had all but given up and the DCU substitutes who were introduced all made their mark and pushed the scoreline up further. IT Sligo made it inside the DCU half a handful of times which stopped the second half from

DCU cruise past Hapless Pat’s Kevin Taylor Deputy Sports Editor @CVSport

DCU’S unbeaten start to the sea-

son continued last Thursday as they strolled to victory at home, beating St Pat’s by 2-21 to 1-07. The scoreline told the story of a one-sided game, as DCU cruised comfortably from throw in to final whistle. Second half goals from midfielder Tony French and forward Cathal Curran made sure of a decisive victory. The first half presented few problems for the Glasnev-

DCU defeat local rivals St.Pat’s in a one sided game at St.Clare’s Credit Aidan Broletti

in men, as they quickly raced into a 0-04 to 0-01 lead. They never looked back after that. St Pat’s might have feared the worst considering the fine form the DCU Fitzgibbon side have been in. It was no surprise then to see

them employ extra defenders to counter the considerable scoring threat. This managed to slow DCU attacks down but left the away team with little presence up front. Long hopeful balls didn’t reap dividends for Pat’s and DCU went

in leading by 0-09 to 0-04 at the break, with full-forward Donal Breathnach contributing three points in the first period. In the truth the margin could have been bigger had it not been for some uncharacteristic DCU wides from

being an out and out whitewash. With six minutes to go IT Sligo managed to convert a free to stave off the embarrassment of the hammering. The game then ended with another flurry of DCU scores as they saw it out comfortably.

the likes of Cian Boland, who again put in a fine display at half-forward. The first score of the second half effectively killed the game as a contest as Tony French burst through from midfield on a solo run and found the corner of the net. The scores kept coming for DCU in the second half with St Pat’s sneaking a goal that would prove to be little consolation. As the away team pushed more men forward, DCU capitalised on the space they were getting up front. In the 54th minute, Cathal Curran was able to provide the perfect finish to a move that started in the full-back line. This opened up a 13 point lead with just 15 minutes remaining. DCU then tacked on six late points in a row to leave their opponents red faced, with 17 points the eventual margin of victory. Free taker Donal Breathnach ended the game with eight of his side’s 21 points, six of which came from placed-ball opportunities. The massive gulf in class between the two sides was evident, especially in the supply of quality ball to the forwards. Too many long balls went astray for Pat’s and this meant they could never build up any sort of scoring momentum. In contrast, those in attendance hardly saw DCU play a long aimless ball all evening. The phenomenal start to the year has been unprecedented for DCU and the management team must be delighted with the early form their side are hitting.

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A very encouraging start for DCU’s rugby’s new development officer Sophie Spence Credit Sportsfile

DCU’s rugby’s new development officer Sophie Spence talks to The College View Eoin Sheahan Sports Reporter @EoinSheahan

DUBLIN City University’s new

Rugby Development Officer, Sophie Spence, would have been forgiven for feeling apprehensive ahead of her first day on the job in Glasnevin. Educated in Teesside University, becoming accustomed to the Irish third-level setup might have been a daunting challenge. However, the nightclub of choice for students in Middlesbrough during Spence’s time in college was conveniently called ‘The Hub,’ also the name of one of the more imposing

structures on the DCU campus. “It’s so strange because when I started working here and I walked through the Hub, I was like ‘oh my God, this must be kinda faith’” she tells The College View. The Irish women’s rugby international takes over from Phil De Barra in a role that involves not only the promotion and progression of rugby on campus, but also the recruitment of talent into the university. It’s a huge challenge, given the tendencies of prospective students to view DCU as a GAA-only institution. However, it has been a very encouraging start to Sophie Spence’s development and coaching tenure as a consistent base of 25 ladies and 50 men are turning out for training twice a week.

Many of those who have become involved with DCU Rugby Club had not even touched a rugby ball four weeks ago but Spence is bringing a professional edge to their introduction to the sport. “Huge, huge focus on participation. We want the numbers there for training. We also, for the first year now, got the students a gym programme so I’m working with Stephen Bennett (Strength & Conditioning Coach, DCU Sport) over in the high performance gym so that men and women have got one session each a week doing gym sessions” she says. While rugby goes up against many other clubs in DCU to claim the hearts of incoming students, Spence herself was brought up in a multi-sport environment and

she explains how her fondness of netball particularly improved skills that were relevant to rugby. “Netball was really important. I mean, I played other sports as well. I did athletics and things like that but that [netball] was my main focus and a completely different game, you know, aggressive in a completely different manner; no contact, can’t move with the ball. “But it’s down to can you catch a ball, can you run forward, you know, your movement, your agility and just get different skills that you can transfer across [different sports].” Netball may have been a younger Sophie Spence’s passion, but it was eventually rugby which ended up becoming her true calling. A first cap for the Ireland women’s rugby team in 2012 after being spotted at an exiles camp led her to Grand Slam glory in 2013 and, of course, a famous World Cup victory over New Zealand in the summer just gone. “Talking about it now, I’ve got a big smile on my face.

“The buzz around the campus for the three days until that game was just unreal. It was kinda so surreal to be fair and I just remember the warm-up and we were so loud in the warm-up and New Zealand seemed really quiet and I remember saying to one of the girls ‘is this strange? Are they just that confident in themselves to train that way?’ “It’s just a moment then that you want people to buy into this even more. You want more girls playing rugby, you want the future to be brighter than what it is now.” So, is the future going to be as bright as Spence wants it to be? “There’s only three years now ‘til the next World Cup so we’ve got to get building and building, we’ve had a few retirements. I’m not sure entirely how many but we need to start building, breed-

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